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Justin's brain

Justin Jackson•justinjackson.ca
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Hi, I'm Justin Jackson. Here, I'm sharing brief thoughts on building a better life, bootstrapping, improving society, growing older in tech, being a dad...
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Are you an introvert or extrovert?

I think a lot of folks assume that people who create content (YouTube videos, podcasts, screencasts, public speaking) are mostly extroverted. But this conversation I recently had with Aaron Francis, Marie Poulin, and Brian Casel on the Panel Podcast calls that into question. 🔗 Listen to the full episode here: https://panelpodcast.com/4 Timestamps: (00:00) - - Are most content creators extroverts? (00:50) - - Marie's journey from YouTube-resistant to YouTube creator (02:07) - - Brian on the para...

Mar 11, 2025•7 min•Ep. 12

Is YouTube going to kill audio podcasts?

This episode discusses the podcast industry's reaction to YouTube's increasing influence, arguing that the industry is underestimating YouTube's dominance in capturing consumer attention. It explores how YouTube's ingrained consumer habits and its role as a content aggregator pose a significant threat to traditional audio podcasting. The episode suggests podcasting should be positioned as a calm alternative to digital overstimulation.

Feb 27, 2025•10 min•Ep. 11

Are we screwed? Is AI going to kill software development as we know it?

The advent of AI coding assistance has introduced a wave of dread in the software development industry, exemplified by Chris Sacca's stark prediction that "we are super screwed" when it comes to traditional coding jobs. But I'm not convinced. (00:00) - Chris Sacca's dire prediction about AI replacing coding (02:23) - Brian Casel: In the future, will everyone just use AI to build their own little apps? (02:42) - Tyler King: Is this wave of AI hype similar to the no-code wave? (03:22) - The limita...

Feb 12, 2025•11 min•Ep. 10

Too old to be a founder?

I wrote a blog post, that ended up Hacker News, called: " What's happening with founders over 40? " I got a lot of comments and reactions to the piece, so I thought I'd respond to those here. Key moments: 0:00 - What was the blog post about? 1:28 - Discussion of cognitive changes and fluid vs crystallized intelligence 3:01 - Personal example of declining energy for late-night work 5:36 - Menopause and hormonal changes in aging 7:58 - Research showing the age of a successful founder is 45 10:15 -...

Dec 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 9

You can't do everything, everywhere, all at once

I have an entrepreneurial drive to start many projects. A formula from my therapist about stress management. How I use Claude AI to evaluate my life choices. Key moments: 0:00 - Introduction & One-Take Podcast Format 0:39 - The Stress Formula: Demands vs Resources 1:44 - Entrepreneurial Phase & Sustainability 1:59 - Using Claude AI for Life Planning 2:27 - My Current Responsibilities 3:31 - Desires for New Projects 4:04 - Claude's Analysis of My Responsibilities 5:17 - Resource Managemen...

Dec 06, 2024•10 min•Ep. 8

Bluesky feels like Twitter did in the glory days

tl;dr – I've decided to delete all my Twitter posts, lock down my account, and leave the platform. And I'm going all-in on Bluesky , which (in the last month) has become 1,000x more fun than X. Links: Why I'm leaving Twitter for Bluesky – my blog post ​Bluesky Migrate​ – a simple guide on how to migrate to ​Bluesky from X. ​Starterpacks.net​ and ​Bluesky Directory help you find Starter Packs to follow. ​Use your custom domain as your username​ Follow me on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/mijus...

Nov 25, 2024•14 min•Ep. 7

Thoughts on Chad Muska

In 1999, I met Chad Muska at Slam City Jam in Vancouver. He was at the height of his popularity. His pro model was selling 10,000 units a month, and he was one of the first playable characters in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game. But then, all the money and fame ran out. "Right around the beginning of the pandemic," Chad says, "everything ended in skateboarding for me as far as finances go. My last check came in, and it was done." So, what's Chad Muska doing now? He's building the Muska brand as an i...

Jun 05, 2024•11 min•Ep. 6

The tech industry loves reducing friction, but that's not always ideal

"It's good for people to have to slow down; for people to not be able to just knee-jerk a reaction every time someone says something they don't like. in this TikTok video. so I'm like, if you've read the comments on TikTok videos, it's not the pinnacle of human achievement. Right? It's like They're awful. And YouTube YouTube comments are terrible too." Full episode on the Make Lemonade podcast, episode 49...

May 16, 2024•4 min•Ep. 5

My 2022 year in review: bootstrapping a SaaS startup, new features, conferences, investments

This is my 2022 year in review. I've been writing these every year since 2013. Traditionally, these have focused on my business highlights: what's happening with the podcasting SaaS I run with Jon Buda (Transistor.fm), thoughts on bootstrapping and startups, plus any other personal experiences I feel I can share publicly. If you'd prefer to read the blog post version, you can find it here: https://justinjackson.ca/2022-review What happened in 2022 for Transistor.fm With a team of four people, we...

Jan 31, 2023•24 min•Ep. 4

Business advice: learn from past mistakes, but make better bets in the future

When looking at past mistakes, the positive action is to ask: "What did I learn?" But when we're looking towards the future, we want to be mindful of the kinds of risks we're taking. When you commit to the wrong thing, you risk burning out or getting crushed. Watch the whole interview on Sharath Kuruganty's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M-XsuHVxXM Listen to the podcast: https://undefeatedunderdogs.com/6

Dec 02, 2022•1 min•Ep. 3

Avoid fame if you can

There are some people that think they need to be Twitter famous in order to start a business. But I think fame is a trap; you should avoid it if you can. If you're a band, and you can fill a room with a hundred people and play to those fans in multiple cities around the globe, you've made it. That's perfect. The same is true in startups. If you can build a small, profitable business without becoming well-known, you should do it. It will bring so much more calm to your life. Links: Fat Mike inter...

Nov 24, 2022•3 min•Ep. 2