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Developer notes, design decisions, and lessons from building software solo.

·Resolutely

Best Goal Setting Apps in 2026

I tested 8 goal setting apps to find the best ones for tracking yearly goals, building habits, and staying accountable. An app-by-app comparison with pricing, features, and honest takes.

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How to Take Progress Pics That Actually Show Your Results

Most progress photos are useless because the angle, lighting, or distance changes every time. Here's an 8-step guide to taking progress pics you can compare.

·3 min read

Six Months of Non-Stop Building

Reflecting on what happens when you finally have the tools to act on every idea you've ever written down.

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7 Best Progress Photo Apps in 2026

I tested 7 progress photo apps for tracking body transformations. Here's how they compare on features, privacy, and pricing.

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How to Break Down Big Goals Into Smaller Steps

Big goals feel overwhelming until you break them apart. Learn a simple framework for turning ambitious goals into actionable steps you can start today.

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How to Actually Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions

Science-backed strategies for keeping your resolutions past January. Learn why most resolutions fail and what successful people do differently.

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Why Habit Trackers Failed Me (And What I Built Instead)

The story behind Resolutely and why I created a different kind of goal tracker.

·1 min read

Hello World

Mahalo Mochi is live. The story behind the name, the plan, and where this is all going.

·2 min read

Server-Side Adventures: Navigating Node.js, Nginx, and SSL Challenges

A deep dive into my journey of implementing server-side processing, overcoming Apache to Nginx migration hurdles, and tackling SSL certificate issues.

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My Journey into Web Development: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing AI

A personal reflection on the challenges of creating a website from scratch, and how AI is shaping the future of learning and development.