Do things that don't scale, and then don't scale
8 days ago
- #scaling
- #personal-projects
- #startup
- The article discusses the concept of 'doing things that don’t scale' and how it can be beneficial to leave them that way.
- With GPT-assisted coding, the cost to build is low, allowing for projects that serve a small audience without the pressure to scale.
- A Slack workspace example shows how keeping a community small maintains intimacy and quality interactions.
- The PostcardMailer project evolved from a public service to a private, email-only tool, emphasizing personal utility over growth.
- A landline pill reminder app was created for a specific need (the author's mom) without the intention to scale, avoiding complications.
- The pattern suggested is to identify a need, build a simple solution, resist scaling, and enjoy the product as is.
- AI tools enable creating software for an audience of one, offering freedom from the obligation to scale.
- The article concludes that in a world focused on scale, there's satisfaction in making small, personal, and useful things.