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Quick Take
This aligns with Brian's approach of building tools he actually wants to use rather than chasing trendy markets. As someone juggling fintech work, side projects, and family, he's likely experienced both the motivation of passion projects vs. purely money-driven work. The "focus on craft, money follows" thesis is something he could validate or challenge with concrete examples.
Relevant Domains
Side projects/automation/earning from skills - Primary Engineering craft/architecture/productivity - Secondary Personal finance/risk/long-term planning - Secondary
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"Why I Build Tools I Want to Use (And You Should Too)"
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"The Solopreneur's Money Paradox: How Ignoring Revenue Improved My Side Projects"
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"From Fintech Employee to Side Project Builder: What I Learned About Money vs. Passion"
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Key Quotes
Focus on work you enjoy and getting better at it
Money will come as a natural result
Tags
#solopreneurship
#side-projects
#craft-vs-money
#sustainable-motivation
#career-advice
#fintech-experience
#building-tools