Danny Postma

They added Christmas backdrops to HeadshotPro, making it a great time to get some holiday photos. This update shows they're considering the festive season and wanting to help users get into the spirit.

Danny started thinking about his goals for 2025, including transitioning into a new position for Headshot Pro. This made him consider what he wants to achieve in the upcoming year and how to make it happen.

This week, Danny shared how HeadshotPro implements async work, using tools like Asana, Loom, and Discord. They have a single source of truth for all tasks and use playbooks to document recurring tasks, making onboarding easier. Quarterly feedback forms also help the team stay on track.

Danny participated in a GameJam and started working on a game using vanilla JS and Cursor. He also implemented a custom collision box system in Javascript and created a free game that he shared with his followers.

Danny asked for help in naming his new holding company and received suggestions from his followers.

Danny shared some personal updates, including watching Interstellar and Dune for the first time, and celebrating Tumpek Kandang with his staff. He also shared his thoughts on reading on Kindle and buying physical books for collecting.

Danny Postma had a productive week, shipping new features and making progress on his projects. He mentioned that post-food poisoning shipping is another level of productivity and that he's been able to work outside in full sunlight without feeling drowsy. He also shared a photo of his screen, which has increased his productivity by 10x.

Danny Postma finally migrated away from a bad technical debt that was slowing down his MongoDB. He also shared his experience of building a Vue app that made $60K in a month, despite not being a 10x programmer. He's been working on improving his codebase and reducing technical debt.

Danny Postma is reviving an old project that he built 10 years ago, now that everything he wanted to build for it is possible with AI. He's also been thinking about building new directory websites and is looking for inspiration from beautifully designed ones.

Danny Postma has been focusing on his personal growth, using tools like Opal to limit his Twitter usage and increase his reading time. He's also been thinking about the importance of not messing up his dopamine receptors and finding ways to stay focused and productive.

This week, Danny Postma talked about his favorite productivity tools, including Claude and Perplexity. He also shared his experience with Figma, highlighting its ease of use for larger projects. Additionally, he mentioned his plan to hire a UX designer to improve the team's workflow.

Danny discussed his plans to grow his team from 4 to 6 people, including hiring a sales person and a UX designer. He also shared his excitement about focusing on the biggest picture and building on the skills and knowledge gained in 2024.

Danny shared his thoughts on various tech-related topics, including AI, blockchain, and microchip technology. He also mentioned his interest in a project where someone won $50,000 by convincing an AI agent to send all its funds to them.

Danny shared some personal anecdotes, including a story about his time working in a supermarket and a humorous tweet about waking up to find his servers offline. He also talked about his love for certain games and his experience with food poisoning.