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14 articles tagged with โ€œproductivityโ€

Indie Hacking

How I Bounced Back from Burnout

Recounting a recent period of feeling overwhelmed and unproductive, I'll share the personal, non-guru methods I used to regain focus, manage my time, and prevent burnout. This post offers a simple, customizable 'productivity reset' routine built from my own trial and error, not theoretical advice.

Jul 1, 20255 min read
Indie Hacking

How I Learn New Skills Fast

The anxiety of needing to learn new tech or marketing skills quickly for each product, and my personal 'Rapid Skill Acquisition' process for efficient learning as a solo founder.

Jun 20, 20254 min read
Indie Hacking

How I Handle Customer Support Alone

Admitting my initial dread of customer support, and the simple 'Tiered Support' system I built to manage inquiries efficiently without getting overwhelmed as a solo founder.

Jun 15, 20255 min read
Indie Hacking

My Failed Attempts at Automation (and What Finally Stuck)

I'm a big fan of automation, but I've wasted a lot of time on bad setups. This post shares my missteps and the simple, effective automations that actually save me time.

Dec 15, 20244 min read
Indie Hacking

How I Stopped Being Busy and Started Building

This post details my struggle with 'fake productivity' โ€“ feeling busy but not productive โ€“ and how I implemented a ruthless prioritization framework to focus only on tasks that directly lead to shipping or revenue.

Dec 15, 20244 min read
Indie Hacking

What I Do When I'm Completely Stuck

Every solo founder gets stuck. I've developed a few unconventional 'hacks' to kick myself back into gear. This post shares my personal toolkit for overcoming inertia.

Dec 15, 20244 min read
Indie Hacking

What AI Actually Does for Solo Product Development

AI is everywhere, but how does a solo founder *actually* use it? I share my specific, practical applications for AI in my workflow, from coding assistance to content generation, and where it still falls short.

Dec 15, 20245 min read
Indie Hacking

Why I Stopped Collecting Productivity Apps

I've tried almost every productivity tool under the sun. This post shares my personal journey through endless apps, why most failed me, and the simple, custom system that actually works for my solo SaaS journey.

Dec 15, 20244 min read
Indie Hacking

Why Tracking My Mood Works Better Than Tracking Goals

This post reveals how I shifted from chasing vanity metrics to tracking internal state and energy levels, and how this seemingly 'unimportant' data dramatically improved my productivity and decision-making as a solo founder.

Dec 1, 20244 min read
Indie Hacking

How I Actually Use AI in Product Development

AI is everywhere, but how does a solo founder actually use it? This post cuts through the hype to share my practical, non-guru applications of AI in my product development workflow.

Nov 28, 20244 min read
Indie Hacking

How I Prototype Fast with Next.js and Supabase

I'll break down my go-to tech stack for building MVPs incredibly fast, explaining *why* I chose each component and how I've optimized my workflow to launch functional products in just a few days.

Nov 20, 20244 min read
Indie Hacking

When I Break Up with My Favorite Tools

I'll recount a painful, recent experience of having to ditch a beloved tech tool due to cost or complexity, and share my framework for evaluating when to migrate and how to do it efficiently.

Nov 20, 20245 min read
Indie Hacking

How I Get Things Done in One Hour

As a solo founder, overwhelm is constant. I'll reveal my personal 'one-hour productivity sprint' technique โ€“ a simple, repeatable framework I use to break through procrastination and make tangible progress, even on my toughest days.

Nov 20, 20244 min read
Indie Hacking

My Tech Stack for Building Products Fast

A personal dive into why I chose Next.js and Supabase for rapid prototyping, the unexpected challenges I faced, and my practical workflow for building fast.

Jun 10, 20244 min read
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