The Productivity Paradox: Do Less, Get More
The counterintuitive truth about productivity: the secret to getting more done is doing fewer things better.
Proven best practices and methodologies for maximizing productivity. Actionable tips for developers and solo founders to work smarter and ship faster.
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Proven productivity methodologies for developers and solo founders. These articles cover time-tested practices for maximizing output while maintaining work-life balance—from effective task prioritization and focus techniques to project management strategies that work for solo builders. Learn how to ship faster without burning out, make better decisions about what to build, and develop systems that sustain productivity over months and years. All recommendations are based on real experience building products as a solo founder, not theoretical productivity advice.
All productivity best practices are tested in real solo founder workflows. We focus on techniques that work when you're wearing multiple hats and managing limited time.
Absolutely. We recommend starting with one or two practices and building from there. Sustainable productivity improvements come from gradual adoption, not overnight transformation.
We focus on outcomes—features shipped, products launched, meaningful progress made—not just hours worked. Articles include concrete metrics and real examples of productivity gains.