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My Most Viewed Medium Articles (updated weekly)

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Mac O’Clock

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Simon Theakston

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Jan 12

Why I Finally Left Things 3 After Nearly a Decade

For a long time, changing apps felt like progress.

Why I Finally Left Things 3 After Nearly a Decade

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ILLUMINATION

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Simon Theakston

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Nov 21, 2025

Why I Stopped Using Spotify to Focus (And What I Use Instead)

Most people try to work with one foot on the accelerator and one on the brake.

Why I Stopped Using Spotify to Focus (And What I Use Instead)

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Technology Hits

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Simon Theakston

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Oct 24, 2025

The Tools I’d Rebuild My Business With From Scratch

A minimalist stack for solopreneurs who want freedom, not friction

The Tools I’d Rebuild My Business With From Scratch

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Mac O’Clock

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Simon Theakston

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Oct 22, 2025

Apple Silicon Gave Me Back My Time — Here’s How

“I want it faster. And I want it now.”

Apple Silicon Gave Me Back My Time — Here’s How

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The Startup

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Simon Theakston

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Oct 21, 2025

The ‘Minimum Viable Effort’ Rule That Keeps Me Consistent

“We just need to keep the streak alive.”

The ‘Minimum Viable Effort’ Rule That Keeps Me Consistent

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Obsidian Observer

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Simon Theakston

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Sep 13, 2025

DEVONthink vs Obsidian: Which Second Brain Tool Is Best for Solopreneurs?

“The mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” — David Allen

DEVONthink vs Obsidian: Which Second Brain Tool Is Best for Solopreneurs?

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Mac O’Clock

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Simon Theakston

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Aug 19, 2025

The 5 Apps That Made Me Ditch My Laptop for Good

Plot twist: The iPad isn’t just a big iPhone anymore. It’s actually better than most laptops.

The 5 Apps That Made Me Ditch My Laptop for Good

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The Startup

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Simon Theakston

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Jun 26, 2025

I Stopped Chasing ‘More’ and Built a Life Around ‘Enough’

Hustle culture lied to us. I stopped chasing more — and built a solo business around “enough.” Here’s what that looks like.

I Stopped Chasing ‘More’ and Built a Life Around ‘Enough’

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Mac O’Clock

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Simon Theakston

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Jun 25, 2025

Why My iPhone Is More Powerful Than My Old Office Setup

I swapped my office setup for an iPhone — and now I work less, get more done, and carry my business in my pocket.

Why My iPhone Is More Powerful Than My Old Office Setup

Simon Theakston

Simon Theakston

1.91K followers

Tech Co-Founder who had a stroke & lost my job. Built my own thing in 4hrs a day. Deep dive into systems and processes at: https://fourhourfreedom.substack.com

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