I built this because I was spending hours "writing" but only producing a few paragraphs. The real problem wasn't writer's block, it was writer's paralysis. I'd write a sentence, then spend 10 minutes perfecting it, then delete it entirely.
The problem it solves:
Every writer knows this cycle: Write a sentence, immediately edit it, rewrite it, delete it, stare at blank page, repeat. You end up with perfect opening paragraphs and nothing else.
I realized I needed something to force me past this perfectionist trap. So I built an app that deletes your words if you stop typing for more than 5 seconds.
How it works:
Start writing about anything. After 5 seconds of not writing, words start disappearing. Easy mode deletes from the end of your text. Hard mode randomly deletes words from anywhere (pure chaos). No undo allowed. The delete key is your only friend.
Why this actually helps you write:
The fear of losing your words creates a flow state. You can't overthink sentence structure when the clock is ticking. You write what you actually think instead of what you think sounds good.
I've used it for a month and written 3x more content than usual. The quality? Surprisingly better. When you can't edit as you go, you capture raw thoughts and authentic voice instead of sterile, over polished prose.
I built a system to analyze Formula 1 driver performance using race data from 1950-2024. I created “DNA profiles” by extracting behavioral patterns from lap times, qualifying results, and race positions.
The most surprising finding: drivers with the highest “consistency” scores rarely win championships. Ultra-consistent drivers (90+ scores) have won only 12% of all titles, while “inconsistent” drivers dominate.
Technical approach:
• Processed 70+ years of race results, qualifying data, pit stops
• Built scoring algorithms that normalize for car performance and era differences
• Used teammate comparisons to isolate driver skill from equipment
• Created weighted metrics for traits like aggression (overtaking frequency), consistency (finishing reliability), racecraft (position changes)
The data reveals systematic biases we don’t usually think about.
“Aggressive” drivers often score low because successful drivers start from pole and don’t need to overtake. Era effects are massive - 1980s drivers appear more aggressive purely due to different racing conditions.
Most interesting pattern: the inverse relationship between consistency and championships. Perfect consistency means you’re not taking the calculated risks needed to win races.
Built interactive visualizations to explore these patterns across different eras and driver comparisons. The dataset is rich enough that new insights keep emerging.
Anyone else worked with sports performance data? The challenges around normalizing across eras and equipment changes are fascinating from a data science perspective.
After college, I struggled to recall my accomplishments during internships when updating my resume and applying for jobs. To solve this, I started a simple Google Doc to track my achievements, but it quickly became cumbersome and I frequently have gone months without entering anything.
So, I built LogMyWork to make tracking and remembering work accomplishments easier. This app lets you log achievements (hopefully) easily, with integrations for Telegram and Slack to streamline adding entries (more integrations to come). It’s designed to help you keep detailed records effortlessly, making resume updates and job applications much smoother.
I’m excited to share it with the Hacker News community. Any feedback or suggestions are welcome!
After college, I struggled to recall my accomplishments during internships when updating my resume and applying for jobs. To solve this, I started a simple Google Doc to track my achievements, but it quickly became cumbersome and I frequently have gone months without entering anything.
So, I built LogMyWork to make tracking and remembering work accomplishments easier. This app lets you log achievements (hopefully) easily, with integrations for Telegram and Slack to streamline adding entries (more integrations to come). It’s designed to help you keep detailed records effortlessly, making resume updates and job applications much smoother.
I’m excited to share it with the Hacker News community. Any feedback or suggestions are welcome!
The problem it solves:
Every writer knows this cycle: Write a sentence, immediately edit it, rewrite it, delete it, stare at blank page, repeat. You end up with perfect opening paragraphs and nothing else. I realized I needed something to force me past this perfectionist trap. So I built an app that deletes your words if you stop typing for more than 5 seconds.
How it works:
Start writing about anything. After 5 seconds of not writing, words start disappearing. Easy mode deletes from the end of your text. Hard mode randomly deletes words from anywhere (pure chaos). No undo allowed. The delete key is your only friend.
Why this actually helps you write:
The fear of losing your words creates a flow state. You can't overthink sentence structure when the clock is ticking. You write what you actually think instead of what you think sounds good. I've used it for a month and written 3x more content than usual. The quality? Surprisingly better. When you can't edit as you go, you capture raw thoughts and authentic voice instead of sterile, over polished prose.