aaronf

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by aaronf 15y ago
Actually, we bootstrapped for 2 years. We had launch coverage in lifehacker, mashable, the atlantic and entrepreneur magazine. We had over 10,000 users the first month. We got to the point where we needed some funding to go all-in, but ever
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by aaronf 15y ago
How do you "just say you're building todo-list software" and not get laughed out of the room? Investors say the space is too crowded, and engineers joke about it being one of their first classroom assignments. And even if you're making tra
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by aaronf 15y ago
Your homepage is confusing, but it seems you log what people have done. Have you seen idonethis.com from AngelPad? Very similar concept with a creative implementation (email), and eerily similar name.
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by aaronf 15y ago
It's fascinating that despite all the to-do apps, people still resort to home-grown, highly manual solutions. Do people think there will eventually be an app that works for the masses, or will planning continue to be a personal, isolated ex
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by aaronf 15y ago
Add to the list: you have to call every 6 months to get a new "promotion" or you pay way too much.
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by aaronf 15y ago
To-do lists do work. What the author lacks is a today list. The purpose of the to-do list is to keep track of everything you have to do for the rest of your life. You should not be working off of it everyday or, as the author notes, it will
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by aaronf 15y ago
I like the idea - but it doesn't feel "addictive" yet. Feature request: filter out photos of cats.
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Kindle case maker sues Amazon for patent infringement, unfair competition(geek.com)
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by aaronf 15y ago
Sorry for the plug, I won't make that mistake again. I did think/hope it would be relevant to the writer. Thanks for trying LazyMeter and for the feedback; we have a lot more planned, including native apps.
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by aaronf 15y ago
The thing that's always missing from these articles is the definition of productivity. Is it doing more? Is it working more hours? What most people don't realize is that productivity is not about how much you do - it's about how you feel at
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by aaronf 15y ago
Being in the productivity space, I read many articles like this each day, and you're right - it's the same advice. With LazyMeter, we sought to build not just a new philosophy, but also a tool that helps you adopt it. Our goal is to motivat
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by aaronf 15y ago
This is exactly the philosophy behind LazyMeter. We help people focus on one day at a time and feel accomplished. It's all about working towards a clear goal. http://www.lazymeter.com We automatically build your daily to-do list, and we p
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by aaronf 15y ago
I'm also a fan. There's something powerful in its simplicity. As far as MVP's go, this is tops - look forward to seeing where it goes.
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by aaronf 15y ago
As a seller on Amazon, do not expect the same level of service and efficiency you receive as a buyer. I had a client selling on Amazon that had all kinds of surprises. On one occasion, they took down listings because the product was selling
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by aaronf 15y ago
Given the clunky user experience of earlier Kindle models, did people really expect something on par with an iPad? Trusting amazon to fix it is key - it's fine as long as they move forward quickly. Given all the interviews I've read with Be
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by aaronf 15y ago
I still wonder if AirBnB would have made it through the trough of sorrow following this model. Regardless, a great framework to consider. Startups can drag on indefinitely and we should consider the opportunity cost of hanging on to a singl
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Evernote's Next App Is Going To Scare Lots of Startups To Death(businessinsider.com)
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by aaronf 15y ago
Startups are about making difficult choices. Quitting your job is easy, especially if it's "soul-sucking". Be sure you're quitting because you need to build something that can't be built any other way. If you have a fantasy of walking out t
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by aaronf 15y ago
Nice integration - very fast.
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by aaronf 15y ago
Working consistent long hours does not mean you're getting more done. I believe RescueTime has data showing the average person at work 8-hours a day is only working 2-4 hours. The people I know who are consistently first in and last out are
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How To Bootstrap Your Business - Entrepreneur Magazine(entrepreneur.com)
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by aaronf 15y ago
It may be a sign you're not working on the right things. Seriously consider why you don't want to do the work. It may also be that you're overwhelmed. You can use LazyMeter to focus on one day at a time, and measure your productivity to see
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by aaronf 15y ago
Agreed. I love your excitement and energy, but there's no reason you can't explore this idea while at Yale, or during a summer break. When you do a startup, you should look at the worst case scenario - you may regret falling behind in studi
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by aaronf 15y ago
He lost me shortly after the sweeping statement that "'Passion' is an excuse used by employers to mistreat their employees." This simply isn't true in all cases. If I'm hiring someone, I want them to be passionate about what they're working
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The First Step To Productivity: Do Nothing(blog.lazymeter.com)
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by aaronf 15y ago
The problem with bucket lists...
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TechCrunch Disrupt: The Volunteers(clicksend.wordpress.com)
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by aaronf 15y ago
Our charges are going to be increasing from $0/day to $5-11/day. While bearable, it's a serious problem given so little notice, and disappointing since we invested in their infrastructure & optimized for their previous pricing plan. Thi
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When Data Is Wrong(seattle20.com)
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by aaronf 15y ago
I like Seinfeld's technique - "don't break the chain". http://lifehacker.com/281626/jerry-seinfelds-productivity-se... We're going to add individual task tracking to LazyMeter to automate this.

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