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What I’m up to, as of 2024-09-16.

Work

I’m working independently as a solopreneur for the time being. I’ve built a couple apps in the past year and consulted for a handful of clients.

After prototyping and guaging demand for an AI-powered music/lyrics parental guide app (alas, its not worth it), I’m currently working on a daily reflection app to power some ideas behind continuous self-improvement.

Also thinking hard about what I want my online presence to be these days after spending the last couple years largely offline.

Reading

Finished up Pattern Breakers. Recommended if you want tips on how to build a “breakout” company as successful as Uber, Twitch, etc. The author kept repeating examples from the same short list of five companies, but there were some decent nuggets in there.

Currently reading Creative Selection. It’s fantastic so far - interesting behind the scenes account from a former Apple developer. He went on to be the head of Product Engineering at Humane (ya know, the doomed “AI Pin” that was lombasted everywhere), so that kinda puts a damper on his perspective. But still.

Watching

Slow Horses and Rings of Power continue to be favorites 🤌. Still laughing our way through all 17 series of Taskmaster as well.

Playing

Just about at the end of my 100+ hour journey in Baldur’s Gate 3. What a masterpiece. Top 5 all-time game for me for sure.

Inspired by Derek Sivers’ Now Page concept.