I’ve always been the type to dive into new projects and switch things up, just to feel that rush of something fresh again. I’ve co-created an RPG game, built countless little apps just for fun, automated workflows like there’s no tomorrow, co-created award-winning marketing campaigns, co-hosted tech and marketing podcasts, and even started a company run by ChatGPT… And that’s just scratching the surface.
Now, here’s the thing—sticking with something long-term? Not my strong suit. Most of these projects never reached their full potential, but honestly, I have no regrets. Starting new things has been a major part of who I am, and it’s served me well for years.
But something strange happened when I hit my 30s. I started to become more self-aware—more in tune with how I behave, why I do what I do, and whether it’s driven by emotion or just plain acceptance. This awareness kicked off yet another new journey: understanding myself better. Because, if I’m honest, for most of my life, I didn’t pay enough attention to what was really going on inside my head. I was always distracted by what seemed more important at the time.
Most of my life has been about improvement—always trying to be better, always looking for the next thing to learn or master. But this constant forward motion also made me feel like I was never quite good enough. Not yet, anyway.
Now, you might be thinking, “What’s the point of all this? Where is this going? Is this just another random start, or is there something more here?” Well, it’s about acceptance and discovery. For years, people told me to pick one thing, stick with it, and only then would I become an expert. I tried that for years, but I was lucky enough to work in roles that allowed me to start new things, pitch new ideas, and create outside the boundaries of my job description.
A lot of people are out there searching for that one thing that defines them. But what if someone isn’t defined by just one thing? What if they have too many roles, too many interests to be easily described? If that sounds like you, welcome to my world.
So, after all that, what’s this post really about? It’s about starting something new again—but this time, not just for me. I’m creating an environment where new things can happen, and for now, those new things will be about creating apps and sharing these not-so-perfect “products” with you.
Every now and then, I’ll create something, and if you’re curious about what I’m up to, you can subscribe, and I’ll keep you in the loop. Besides showing you what I’ve made, I’ll also dive into the details in future posts. I’m keeping it simple for now—no unnecessary complexity (at least, not yet). And if you have an idea for something I could create and test out, feel free to share it. No promises, but who knows, I might just give it a shot.
To kick things off, I’ve already made my first short-term creation—it’s called the “Suggestions App.”
The idea is simple: you input things you like (books, games, movies, topics—whatever), and the app gives you three suggestions that could be a great fit for you. If you like one, you can save it in the star tab. There’s no login required, and your data is stored in a cookie jar—nothing is collected or sent anywhere. It’s all under your control. The cool part? The more favorites you add, the better the suggestions will get. The app uses OpenAI’s API and GPT-4-mini, but with no internet access (so, heads up: sometimes you might get a weird suggestion, and it’s all based on data up to 2022). Oh, and there’s a “Wild Suggestion” in every batch of three—something a bit different that you might like, but didn’t expect.
So, if this sounds interesting, stick around.