Tres Cosas makes it fun to do focus on three simple things each day to move your life forward. Use it to make progress on your health, relationships and career.
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.
Nathan Kontny