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@u/Global_Knee5354about 1 month ago · 2 years after graduation after
6/10
Regret

swapped textbooks for ChatGPT

missed feeling of being intellectually sharp, relying on AI for knowledge

What I wish I knew
whether university or AI usage caused brain lag
ProductivityAi Usage
@u/SoftMachineeeabout 2 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

create a cloud-based app

chose cloud storage for app data

What I wish I knew
researched more before starting
ProductivityHabit Tracking
@u/Sea-Construction6922about 2 months ago · 1 year after
6/10
Regret

Improve cmd experience

Copying commands from Google Docs repeatedly is frustrating

What I wish I knew
Cmd aliases or a config file could simplify this process
ProductivityCommand_line
@u/Spirited_Standard_543 months ago · a few days after
4/10
Mixed

made a tool, got stuck in marketing

realized making a tool isn't enough, got stuck in marketing

What I wish I knew
marketing is harder than coding
ProductivityMarketing
@u/SrinandEK3 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Built offline expense tracker for Indian banks and UPI

I created an offline expense tracker using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Room.

What I wish I knew
More about bank SMS formats
ProductivityApp Development
@u/Salt_Kaleidoscope9974 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Use a work timer app

Started using Monitask for client projects

What I wish I knew
Timer apps can be a good middle ground
ProductivityTime Tracking
@u/Brother--5 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

quit doomscrolling 7 hours a day

I wasted 7 hours daily on phone

What I wish I knew
I should've tried speaking out loud earlier
ProductivityPhone Addiction
@u/james809005 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

built a Python visualizer

I created a free Python code visualizer for learning.

What I wish I knew
how much users would appreciate a dedicated recursion view
ProductivityLearning Tool
@u/Kind-Peanut97475 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

choosing to clean daily vs husband's rearrangement

I clean daily, husband rearranges livingroom for no reason

What I wish I knew
husband's rearrangement caused more work
ProductivityHousehold
@u/Otherwise_Advisor2155 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

managed to stay sober for 70 days

I stayed sober and was productive

What I wish I knew
how much I could accomplish without cravings
ProductivitySobriety
@u/ThatRandomGuy6906 months ago · 11 months after
1/10
Settled

stopped waiting for motivation

Started small, made progress without motivation

What I wish I knew
Motivation isn't necessary to start
ProductivityMotivation
@u/QueennOfDesiree6 months ago · e.g. 1 year after
2/10
Settled

stopped comparing myself to others

I avoided social media for a while, focusing on my goals and progress

What I wish I knew
comparing myself was a waste of time
ProductivitySocial Media
@u/IngenuityHuge59986 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Built a Chrome extension instead of a paid subscription

Built a local-first scraper, avoiding monthly plans

What I wish I knew
How to model and price a later paid tier
ProductivityTool