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Too busy to build side project

Feeling too busy to build a side project usually means scope is too big or time isn’t protected. The fix is ruthless scope and one or two blocked slots per week—then ship something tiny.

We write about building with limited time: scope, time blocking, and shipping. Weekly frameworks for technologists.

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