Hey HN, I just launched my MVP and would love to see if it adds any value to you.
I built this in about 4 weeks after learning React Native during the pandemic. If I could get a few downloads and some feedback, I would really appreciate it.
This product is intended for people who rely on long blocks of time to be productive, like writers, software engineers, designers and students.
What inspired me to create this was Paul Graham’s essay “Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule”. I read it years ago but only got around to doing it now. Link: http://www.paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html
[Technical details]
This is a single-page React Native app. I used the Expo managed workflow to deploy to Google Play and the App Store. It’s running Firebase on the back-end. All tracks are licensed via Creative Commons and hosted on Firebase Storage.
[Vision]
As an engineer, I’ve always done my best work in 25 minute intervals while listening to instrumental music.
If people find this useful, my vision is to gamify productivity. Like Strava, but for those of us who sit at a computer all day. My hypothesis is that there is value in creating a universal productivity index/score that rewards consistency and regular breaks.
I feel like this could really help people live a healthier lifestyle while supporting artists and DJs that make instrumental mixes which are perfect for concentration and focus.
If you made it to this point and have any questions, feel free to post below. I’ll be around to discuss.
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This product is intended for people who rely on long blocks of time to be productive, like writers, software engineers, designers and students.
What inspired me to create this was Paul Graham’s essay “Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule”. I read it years ago but only got around to doing it now. Link: http://www.paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html
[Technical details]
This is a single-page React Native app. I used the Expo managed workflow to deploy to Google Play and the App Store. It’s running Firebase on the back-end. All tracks are licensed via Creative Commons and hosted on Firebase Storage.
[Vision]
As an engineer, I’ve always done my best work in 25 minute intervals while listening to instrumental music.
If people find this useful, my vision is to gamify productivity. Like Strava, but for those of us who sit at a computer all day. My hypothesis is that there is value in creating a universal productivity index/score that rewards consistency and regular breaks.
I feel like this could really help people live a healthier lifestyle while supporting artists and DJs that make instrumental mixes which are perfect for concentration and focus.
If you made it to this point and have any questions, feel free to post below. I’ll be around to discuss.