Tres Cosas

Hey everyone! It's been a bit since I've rolled out a project on my own. I ventured into this side project to inject some momentum back into different corners of my life: shedding some extra weight, reconnecting with old friends, and reigniting my passion for crafting new software for myself. A massive shoutout to Ali Abdaal's "Feel Good Productivity" for sparking the idea of daily "side quests." In my definition, side quests are those little tasks that don't really matter much. Missing out on them won't cause any drama. They're not part of my essential to-do lists or work backlogs. They're small, stress-free activities that take a bit of time and feel somewhat liberating. They're not ambitious goals. Their only measure of success is whether they're done or not. Think "spend 5 minutes hunting on Yelp for a healthier dining spot," not “run a marathon.” Or, "shoot Adam a text about grabbing lunch" instead of "lock in lunch plans with Adam." If he replies, awesome; if not, no big deal. My side quest is complete. Initially, I was simply jotting down my side quests in a notes app, which did the trick. However, I thought, why not level up by developing an app to track my side quest streaks and celebrate these moments? My daughter and I ended up calling it Tres Cosas, in honor of our laughably long Duolingo Spanish streak—three things, simple as that. This marks my debut solo iOS app, and do I have questions for you! :) I’m eager to hear your feedback on potential improvements or your next steps if you were in my shoes. How have you approached similar projects, and what were your learnings? And, importantly, does Tres Cosas strike you as an app you'd want to integrate into your daily routine? Your insights would be incredibly valued.

Huge congrats on launching Tres Cosas, Nathan! I love how you've made daily tasks feel like fun side quests. Tracking streaks is such a cool feature - it's motivating and makes every small win count. How about adding an option to share those wins on social media? It could be a fun way to connect and spread some positivity. Keep up the awesome work!

Congrats on the launch! The small things are very easy to forget about. It took me quite a while to realize you need to consciously invest your time in connecting with friends and family just like you do it with hobbies or work. That will be the category I focus on first, giving it a try!