Little Big League still holds up. Love that movie.
Shawn Hickman
A lot has happened since Jan 20, but don’t forget that Trump pardoned 1,500 January 6th rioters. Hundreds of which assaulted police officers. So when he says he’s for the “blue”, his actions have proven otherwise.
But as Trump's team wrestled with the issue, and planned a shock-and-awe batch of executive orders Day 1, "Trump just said: 'F -k it: Release 'em all,'" an adviser familiar with the discussions said.
Happy President’s Day!
Just waiting for the train
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📆 Nov 2023
📍 Magic Kingdom
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Announcing the Worklog Podcast
I’m excited to announce something new…I’ve started a new podcast called “Worklog”! It’s where I share my journey of building Sofa into a successful indie app business—covering lessons, challenges, and insights along the way. This is basically the stuff I make for YouTube, but in
When to Remove Features from Your App
In this conversation, Shawn Hickman discusses the often-overlooked aspect of app development: the removal of features. He emphasizes that sometimes it's more beneficial to remove features rather than continuously add new ones. Through personal experiences and examples, he outlines the reasons for feature removal, including when features aren&
Personal Finances Template Spreadsheet
Easily understand and track your income, savings, and how your money is being spent.
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The Skyliner zipping by from the Hollywood Studios bus stop
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📆 Nov 2023
📍 Hollywood Studios
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Sometimes you need a quiet place to sit and recharge.
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📆 Nov 2023
📍 Epcot
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It's not an eagle, but it’s all I got. Go birds! 🦅
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📆 Nov 2023
📍 Epcot
Should You Offer a Free Trial? Here’s Why I Said “No” for My App
In this video, I’m sharing why I don’t offer a free trial for my app, Sofa. When I first launched the Super Sofa subscription, I struggled with decisions around pricing and whether or not to offer a free trial. Most advice said, “You should offer a free trial
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In this video, I share my experience using the Leica Q2 over the past few months and try to decide whether I should keep it or sell it. The Leica Q2 is an incredible camera with a lens that produces stunning images, but it’s not without its quirks. I’ve used it for travel, family events, everyday carry, and more—so I’ve developed some strong opinions about its pros and cons. If you’re considering the Q2 or are curious about what makes this camera special (and frustrating), this video is for you.
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Making an App Is Easy (Well, at First!)
In this video, I dive into the realities of building an app: why starting is the easy (and fun) part, and why the real challenge lies in growing and maintaining it over time. I’ll talk about the excitement of launching a new project, the hurdles you’ll face when