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”That’s the path I chose, and it’s been more than enough to build a life I love.”
If I had to credit one device for transforming my productivity
And taking my craft to the next level!
It’s the iPad.
Paired with just a phone,
I genuinely believe that’s all most people need to create,
build,
and succeed today.
Here’s why…
The Power You Already Carry
First off,
The computer you already have in your pocket
Your phone
Is more than enough to start building a successful life.
That’s not just theory,
That’s my experience.
I’m currently living on the road,
and I started with just my phone.
It connected me to the digital world
And gave me all the tools I needed to create.
Videos, music, photos, drawings, notes.
Whatever I needed
I made it happen on my phone.
I’ve shot music videos,
Wedding films,
And a ton of other content
All on my phone
And got paid for it!
I even launched an online business,
Right from my phone,
While traveling.
That’s why I gave away my computer.
Why I Gave Up The Computer
I craved freedom more than comfort.
There was this wild surge of wanderlust in my body.
Like something inside me had to move,
to create,
to live differently.
And anyway…
I couldn’t power a massive tower in the back of my sedan.
But over time,
I hit some roadblocks
Especially with browser-based work.
So I leveled up to an iPad.
And honestly,
It changed everything.
Why The iPad Works (Especially on the Road)
These new iPads are insanely powerful.
Small enough to carry everywhere,
but strong enough to handle real creative work.
Add cellular service and 5G?
You’ve got a portable studio in your backpack.
I can take mine to the beach,
post up in nature,
and still create at a high level.
That’s freedom to me.
One of my favorite things?
USB-C.
I can plug in a mic,
A MIDI keyboard
Whatever I need
And it just works.
Even better!
My iPad powers my audio interface without external power. Game-changer.
Creativity Without Limits
Procreate took my visuals to another level too.
I can design my own art,
Graphics,
Even thumbnails.
And when I need to recharge,
I can kick back with a show,
A game,
or some anime
All on the same device.
The Future is Lighter
Look—
I’m not knocking PCs or all the high-end gear.
That stuff has its place,
And it can definitely level up your work.
But the point is,
You don’t need all that to start.
You don’t need to wait until everything’s perfect.
You can start with what you have and still go far.
We joke about iPad babies,
But honestly—
This next generation might be lit,
If they know how to tap into their power.
If you had to create your dream life using only two devices,
what would you choose?
And why?