The infinite distraction loop (and how to escape it)
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This hits a core tension in Brian's life - he's built deep expertise in fintech/fullstack while simultaneously running multiple side projects. The "infinite distraction loop" framing could help him articulate when side projects are strategic diversification vs. harmfulæ•£focus, which is valuable for his solopreneur audience.
Relevant Domains
Side projects/automation/earning from skills Engineering craft/architecture/productivity Personal finance/risk/long-term planning - Family/time management/tradeoffs
Blog Angles
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"The Side Project Paradox: When Diversification Becomes Distraction"
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"Compound Focus: Why I Stopped Chasing Every Shiny Framework"
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"The Solopreneur's Dilemma: Depth vs. Breadth"
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Key Quotes
Staying a newcomer and losing years
Real progress comes from sticking with one path long enough for effort to compound
Recent growth far greater than years of scattered work
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#side-projects
#focus
#compounding
#solopreneurship
#engineering-career
#productivity
#distraction