Damn. Turning this app into a company is harder than I thought it'd be. Here's why:
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Adding the final, yet very important touches to the first version: Authentication & Syncing with Google. Also, why I've decided to stop this podcast series and instead focusing on YouTube. (Link to my Youtube channel)
Getting out of technical debt isn't as fun as getting into it, and other lessons I've learned from paying close attention to my dev productivity the past year.
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You procrastinate.
You've tried all the things that your favorite productivity guru recommended: pomodoros, GTD, waking up at 5am, time blocking, deep work. They don't stick, because they treat the symptoms of your procrastination, not the root cause.
What's the root cause? It depends. But it has to do with your identity, fears, and ego. Using positive psychology, mindfulness, and one piece of paper, I'll help you find out for yourself why it's been so hard to follow through on your goals.
Learn a new mental model for procrastination. Then apply the model with two exercises to start to understand the root cause of your procrastination.
Campfire audio by Dynamicell
Damn. Turning this app into a company is harder than I thought it'd be. Here's why:
Listen along to hear what I mean.
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Campfire audio by Dynamicell
Tim Duncan wasn't very flashy or exceptionally athletic for an NBA player. But his commitment to the fundamentals made him one of the best players of all-time. I explain my attempt to be more like Tim by focusing on time and money management as I build V1 of my calendar app.
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An update about building Compass Calendar and it's new feature (the Someday List), and the challenge of seeing yourself differently.
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Each month I give an update on what aspect of the app and business I’ve been working on, and what I learned along the way.
Just a short, candid update about what things are like behind the scenes.
You'll love this show if you’re a product builder or ever wondered what it’s like to build and scale an app from scratch.
Buzzsprout is the #1 paid podcast host.
THEME: Keeping things simple
BIG IDEA: It's easy for podcast hosting to get complicated: RSS feeds, analytics, ads, marketing, device compatibility, scaling -- the list of things a podcast host accounts for is enormous. Despite this complexity, Buzzsprout has managed to make the experience of hosting a podcast extremely simple. The result: podcasters feel confident trusting their show and audience with Buzzsprout, because everything 'just works.' (That's exactly why this show has been hosted by Buzzsprout since 2018).
FAVORITE QUOTE: "Your competition is to be better than you were last episode [...] Shift the conversation away from how many people listened to your podcast and focus more on what is the positive impact you're making” -- Tom's advice for podcasters
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Cloakist puts your pages from platforms like Notion & AirTable at your domain with your branding. Guest Louis Barclay is the Founder.
THEME: Own Your Digital Footprint
BIG IDEA:
Controlling your digital footprint affords credibility, brand consistency, and more control over your audience. Instead of sending people to your public page on BigTechPlatform.com/LongUglyURL18393xyz, send them to YourWebsite.com/signup and customize that page however you want. As our share of public digital assets (docs, spreadsheets, databases, social posts) grows, so does the usefulness of making them cohesive. By taking back some ownership of our digital assets from the platforms that they exist on, we can elevate them for ourselves and our audiences.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
"You gotta stop and find the people who are gonna use it first and find some really compelling evidence that they’re gonna use it. And even then I wouldn’t build, I’d do a bunch of marketing to get a waitlist built up. Even then I wouldn’t build. I’d just make sure the concept works and do it for a few people. Once you’re spending too much time on tasks that could be automated, I’d say you could build.”
MORE:
The infamous Atlassian issue that started Cloakist
Louis' other products mentioned: Nudge, Stacker
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Trezor creates cryptocurrency hardware wallets. Guest Matej Zak is the Head of Product.
THEME: Crypto Field Guide
BIG IDEA:
Participating in the cryptocurrency landscape is still inaccessible for many. Trezor helps newcomers get involved by acting as their de facto guide. Instead of simply delivering a hardware wallet (which helps crypo holders secure their assets), Trezor does all it can to help the crypto ecosystem thrive. For example, they:
This holistic approach demonstrates why Trezor has earned its reputation as a trustworthy leader in the cryptocurrency world.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
"Our role in this process is to lead the way, show you all the options, make sure you're safe and have privacy. And we want you to enjoy it because it's usable and the interface isn't a pain in the ass."
MORE:
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