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A Spark of Activity
After weeks and months of being too busy and stressed to build, today I spent 13 hours learning and building with Laravel.
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Playing the Long Game
Another slow month without shipping products. Sometimes life hits you, and when it does, it can hit hard. Knowing when to swim against the current and when to drift for a while is key to not going under.
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When Progress Slows
In the tech world, speed is revered, but balancing full-time jobs, parenting, and life's stresses can make it seem unattainable. Our goal is to better ourselves, not outdo others.
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Productivity Switching: The Hidden Disruptor
Productivity switching, where you go from being productive to not being productive, has a disruptive effect that cannot be understated. Between work, life, and indie hacking, it can be hard to feel like you're able to sit down long enough to make progress.
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Structured, colourful, and configurable logging library
Transform your Node.js logging with @launchquest/log. Enjoy structured, colourful logs with customisable options, enhancing your debugging experience and making coding sessions more enjoyable and efficient.
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The Struggle to Find Unused NPM Package Names
Trying to get npm package names is almost impossible. It's almost as bad as securing a domain name. And what's worse, most of these names are unused, languishing in obscurity.
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The Paradox of Limited Time
Does the pressure to complete tasks come from the limited time we have, or the drive to seize opportunities before they're gone? When faced with tight schedules, our focus sharpens, distractions fade, and we often accomplish more.
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Moving Fast, Shipping Products, and the Realities of Life
The allure of shipping a product quickly is intoxicating. The tech world glorifies speed and innovation, the thrill of launching a prototype and watching it take flight. But what happens when you're trying to sprint in a marathon, juggling a job, parenting, and the relentless stresses of daily life?
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Innovating for Joy: Overcoming Doubt with Passion
Exploring the thrill of building amidst doubts, this post dives into overcoming the Cold Start Problem in tech. It's about loving the process, embracing uncertainties, and finding joy in creation, even when scaling seems daunting. Join the journey from idea to reality.
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Streamlining SaaS Development with a Modular GraphQL Server Framework
I'm developing Pulsejet, a modular GraphQL server framework in Node.js, to enhance my SaaS development. Designed for modularity, extensibility, and security, Pulsejet will streamline project setup and extension, aiding my goal to build 100 innovative projects in my Launch Quest.
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Defining Goals, Streamlining Processes, and Introducing the LQL 1.0
Embracing the traveller's mindset, I created the Launch Quest Licence 1.0 (LQL 1.0) to empower small businesses and solo entrepreneurs. This fosters a collaborative community of learners and innovators, supporting their entrepreneurial journey.
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Embarking on a Launch Quest: Building 100 Projects, One at a Time
With over 25 years of experience, I'm starting Launch Quest to develop a SaaS boilerplate and launch 100 products. Despite past struggles with personal projects, I aim to inspire and share my journey, balancing my day job and providing insights into product development. Join me!