Forty years. That is more than 14,000 days of booting up, creating, and evolving.
This summer marks a significant milestone for me.
I have had and used a Mac daily for four decades. Looking back, it is clear that this wasn’t just a choice of hardware; it was a choice that fundamentally reshaped my life and my professional trajectory.
The Foundation: Four Decades of Daily Use
The journey started with a machine that felt less like a piece of office equipment and more like a tool for the imagination. Over the years, the Mac has been the constant thread through every season of my life. From the early days of point-and-click to the incredible power of Apple silicon today, it has remained the reliable engine behind everything I do.
From Family Business to a Second Career
The most profound impact of the Mac came during a major life transition. When my family business was sold, many people asked me, "What's next?" For me, the answer was already sitting on my desk.
The Mac didn't just help me manage the transition; it empowered me to build something entirely new. It provided the platform to launch my second career—Michael Coury Tech. The ease of use, the seamless ecosystem, and the creative freedom it offers allowed me to pivot from a traditional business model to a tech-focused consultancy with confidence.
Why the Mac Made Life Better
Intuitive Evolution: As the technology evolved, it stayed human-centric, making it easy to stay productive through four different decades of tech shifts.
Reliability: Using a Mac daily for 40 years is a testament to the platform's longevity and stability.
Creativity Unleashed: It turned complex tasks into manageable ones, allowing me to focus on the "what" rather than the "how."
This isn't just a look back at a piece of tech; it’s a celebration of a tool that grew with me. It’s been a daily companion that saw me through the sale of a family legacy and the birth of a new professional identity.
