A month ago, this website moved to a custom engine that I built myself, one I call Jot. Why did I create it? Because I got tired of almost. Almost the right editor. Almost the right publishing flow. Almost the right feature set.

Each option did something I liked. None did everything that I wanted.

So I built exactly what I want and nothing more. The biggest difference from everything I have built before? No customisations. For my whole life, I have been building stuff that I want others to benefit from. So, I allow customising every feature I add. And only add those that can be customised.

Source: Built for Exactly One

Excited for the author. This realization of being able to make exactly what you want for yourself is quite exciting. When you love tinkering like I do, this ability to suddenly do something really well for yourself - is a superpower.

Like with any superpower, there’s a dark side to it too - and that’s prioritization. Sometimes you shouldn’t be tweaking the right tool for yourself - especially if the end goal is trivial compared to life’s priorities.

I am really good at prioritizing for work - and i am only just learning to do that for my personal life. I know that sounds strange, and I cannot justify it. But, better late than never.