The Ultimate Apple Hybrid Setup:
February 10, 2026
Why an iPad Air & Mac Mini is a Productivity Powerhouse I’ve been reflecting on my technology setup, balancing productivity and entertainment. My daily drivers are a MacBook Pro and a ridiculously priced iPad Pro. While the iPad Pro is great, it didn’t need to be a Pro. I’m not sure who the iPad Pro
Why Apple Notes Is the Best Note-Taking App.
February 10, 2026
And Why You Should Be Using It. In the age of productivity overload, the app you use for taking notes can have a surprisingly large impact on how you work, think, and remember. Dozens of note-taking apps promise the perfect digital notebook—Notion, Evernote, Obsidian, OneNote, Bear, and more. Yet in the midst of all that
Things that really helped me
Austin Kleon
I keep coming back to the books of Austin Kleon because his books feel less like instruction manuals and more like quiet conversations with someone who understands the creative struggle. Titles like Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going don’t overwhelm they simplify, clarify, and gently nudge me back into motion.
I make a habit of reading them at least once a year, but I find myself reaching for them most when I’m stuck when ideas feel distant or motivation fades. There’s something about the way Kleon breaks creativity down into small, manageable actions that makes starting again feel possible.
In many ways, it was these books that pushed me to stop overthinking and actually create to hit publish, to share my thoughts, and ultimately to build this very website.
daring fireball blog
Reading Daring Fireball over the years has shaped how I think about writing on the internet. There’s a clarity and confidence in John Gruber’s style opinionated without being loud, thoughtful without being overcomplicated, that made blogging feel approachable, even necessary. He doesn’t just report on technology; he interprets it, questions it, and gives it context. That approach stuck with me. It’s what pushed me to start my own blog not to chase news, but to make sense of the tools we use every day and share that perspective in a way that feels human.