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Posts about creating and building projects, products, or experiences, with a focus on the DIY ethos. Covers the process of creation, challenges faced, and lessons learned when transforming ideas into reality.

When Anything Is Possible: The Unexpected Consequences of AI-Driven Abundance

AI has removed the friction from creation, making it easier than ever to build and write. But that abundance brings a new challenge: intentionality. When anything is possible, we’re forced to ask not just can we create—but what’s actually worth creating?

Everyone won't be a software engineer but everyone can build. Artisanal software for all.

Fast fashion has come to software. Fast fashion brought rapid response to specific needs, ability to serve narrow market segments and the prioritization of speed over scalability to a previously staid industry. AI is bringing that to software development. I built a workout timer months back for 20 min body

The Power of Process

On this last day of my challenge to publish 30 pieces of writing in 30 days, I'm feeling reflective. The key to making this challenge both navigable and helpful was focusing on the process, not the result. My goal was simple: publish every day. It didn't

Side Hustle Manifesto

There has never been a better time to build. The internet, smartphones, cloud computing, SaaS, AI - each of these has been a game-changer on its own. But together? They've created a perfect storm of opportunity for anyone willing to jump in and create. Whether you're

Never been a better time to build

Greg Isenberg shared this post on linkedin today saying everyone is now a startup founder. There are tools everywhere that allow a person or small team to compete like only big companies could before. It's exactly what I've been feeling but not everyone wants to put

AI Helps, But Quality Always Demands Effort

TL;DR: AI makes it easier to create software, but building something truly valuable still requires thought, creativity, and effort. While AI can speed up development, the small details that make a product great still demand attention. Part of me thinks this could be the end of software as we