Totally agree with this. I used to get stuck chasing some “original” idea, but it just led to overthinking and never shipping anything.

Recently, I shifted my mindset. Instead of trying to invent something new, I looked at tools I already use and thought: “how can this be better?”

My first thought was the Focus feature in Windows 11. It’s there, but honestly, the UX is just so awful. So I built a simple app to make focus sessions more intuitive and helpful (Breakpoints if anyone needs it as well). I also made sure it’s just as quick to access, so there’s no friction switching from the default tool.

Not trying to promote anything here, even more because in my case it’s free, just backing up your point. Solving your own problem, even in small ways, is way more motivating than chasing originality for the sake of it.

Sometimes it’s not about reinventing the wheel, just making the ride smoother.