The 1% Practice Small shifts. Lasting change. March 28, 2026 Hey Reader, It's been a while, and I have a lot to catch you up on. The first quarter of 2026 went by flying! After closing out 2025, I kicked off January by diving back into job hunting after 8 years. It meant adapting to a completely different reality and letting go of limiting beliefs. Then just as I was getting closer to signing a work contract, another challenge came up: renewing my remote worker residency permit in Portugal....
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The 1% Practice Small shifts. Lasting change. November 12, 2025 Hey Reader, Have you ever felt stuck at the beginning of something great? I stayed stuck for years after university. Always seeking validation before starting. Going through a layoff gave me the push to start building without asking for permission. I messed up a lot, and that's good. The moment you start making mistakes it means you are getting unstuck. I've condensed this essay for your inbox. Want the full story?[Read or listen...
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Beyond the Latitude Creative life beyond default settings October 6, 2025 Hey Reader, I'm trying a shorter format for the next couple of issues. Let me know what you think. Version 1.1 of my app is now out on the App Store. It includes onboarding, so that’s the version I’ll publicize during the public launch: Download Minder on the App Store My wife was at an art fair last weekend, so we took the opportunity to share Minder there too: Enjoy the read,Jorge PS: For everyone who helped test the...
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Beyond the Latitude Creative life beyond default settings September 29, 2025 Hey Reader, A new quarter begins and the Shipaton transformed my perspective on when to ship an app. Plus, it was the motivation to start publishing this newsletter. If you are curious, you can give Minder a try: Get Minder Stay warm,Jorge READ ESSAY ON THE WEB 🚀 6 Lessons from the Shipaton The Shipaton is a 2-month hackathon for mobile developers offering $300,000 in prizes and the opportunity to feature your app on...
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Beyond the Latitude Creative life beyond default settings September 23, 2025 Hey Reader, Last week was exhausting but rewarding. I submitted my app to Apple for review! There's still a lot of work to do but this is a major milestone. We are one week away from the end of the quarter. Perfect time for reflecting. Today's essay is about Personal Retreats. They changed my life, and since you’re already a subscriber, I’d love to share the exact Wheel of Life Obsidian/Markdown template I use: Wheel...
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Beyond the Latitude Creative life beyond default settings September 15, 2025 Hey Reader, Remember last week I said the coding phase of my app is pretty much done. I was wrong! I spent most of the week refactoring the core of the app: the notification system. The good news: it’s now working, and I’d love your feedback. If you’re on iOS 26, you can join as a beta tester here: Join as a beta tester My app's name is Minder, and it is mindful random reminder app. The purpose is for you to develop...
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Beyond the Latitude Creative life beyond default settings September 8, 2025 Hey Reader, I am halfway through the RevenueCat's Hackathon, but for me it feels like it's already over—at least code-wise. Normally I'd spend more time polishing my app. Instead, this situation reminded me of the pottery parable and how the best way to move forward is by putting your work out there. I think you’ll enjoy the parable too,Jorge READ ESSAY ON THE WEB 🏺 The Pottery Parable What’s the “thing” you cannot...
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Beyond the Latitude Creative life beyond default settings September 1, 2025 Hey Reader, I recently finished processing my notes from Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. This book came to me while obsessing over what I hadn’t achieved, yet. I highly recommend it if you feel stuck in what’s missing. Enjoy the read!Jorge READ ESSAY ON THE WEB 🪽 Finding Freedom in Defeat, Agency, and Uncertainty Have you ever felt trapped because your ideal future seems out of reach? You want to create,...
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Beyond the Latitude Creative life beyond default settings August 25, 2025 Hey Reader, How long did it take you to bring to life that project you had in your mind for years? If you haven't yet, what's holding you back? (seriously, think about it and hit reply) For me it was 10 years, and while this is still a work in progress I bet I will hit a major milestone in 6 months since I started putting actual work into it. Most of my delay was due to false beliefs. Don’t let them slow you down. Enjoy...
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