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FROM THE VAULT: David Sparks Talks About Productivity, Task Management, And The Value Of Journaling
FROM THE VAULT: David Sparks Talks About Productivity, Task Management, And The Value Of Journaling
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Sep 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode from September of 2014, David Sparks, fondly known as "MacSparky," joins the conversation to reminisce about the evolving landscape of task management since we last met at Macworld. Dive into the fascinating world of productivity apps, the significance of establishing efficient systems, and the therapeutic benefits of journaling – and take note of what's changed (and what hasn't in the 9 years since I first aired this productive conversation.
Key Discussion Points
The Changing Landscape of Productivity
The "Gold Rush" for Email Apps
Balancing Work-Life as a Lawyer (Note: David stopped practicing law in 2022.)
The Internet's Repetitive Nature
The Benefits of Systems and Tools
The Therapeutic Power of Journaling
Embracing Journaling in Daily Routines
David's insights underline the pivotal role of systems, tools, and journaling in navigating today's bustling professional environment. Whether you're a productivity aficionado or someone looking for balance, this episode promises actionable wisdom.
Links Worth Exploring
Connect with David: Website | Mastodon | Instagram
MacSparky Labs: Join here
My Appearance on Focused: Listen here
Our Conversation on Mac Power Users: Listen here
Related Conversation: Episode 409: Luke Burgis talks about Wanting, Journaling, and Fulfillment
Related Blog Post: Why You Need To Review (And How To Make It Easier To Do)
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Key Discussion Points
The Changing Landscape of Productivity
The "Gold Rush" for Email Apps
Balancing Work-Life as a Lawyer (Note: David stopped practicing law in 2022.)
The Internet's Repetitive Nature
The Benefits of Systems and Tools
The Therapeutic Power of Journaling
Embracing Journaling in Daily Routines
David's insights underline the pivotal role of systems, tools, and journaling in navigating today's bustling professional environment. Whether you're a productivity aficionado or someone looking for balance, this episode promises actionable wisdom.
Links Worth Exploring
Connect with David: Website | Mastodon | Instagram
MacSparky Labs: Join here
My Appearance on Focused: Listen here
Our Conversation on Mac Power Users: Listen here
Related Conversation: Episode 409: Luke Burgis talks about Wanting, Journaling, and Fulfillment
Related Blog Post: Why You Need To Review (And How To Make It Easier To Do)
Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.
Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher
You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.
Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Sep 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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