Currently I'm building Plandex[1], a terminal-based AI coding tool, solo (though I hope to build a team around it in the future if I can swing it) and I'm also

Currently I'm building Plandex[1], a terminal-based AI coding tool, solo (though I hope to build a team around it in the future if I can swing it) and I'm also running EnvKey[2], a secrets management saas, as a sole operator. You don't really stay completely sane, but you can get better at it. You have to get used to the feeling that you can never keep up or do enough. You just do the best you can and learn to live with that. The most important thing is not to get overwhelmed or paralyzed and then end up procrastinating/doing nothing. Making any kind of progress each day, even if it's something small, is a win. For me, developing sustainable routines has been critical. Over time I have developed a routine that includes frequent exercise, family time, socializing, eating healthy, and sleeping enough, and I mostly don't compromise on those things unless there's literally an emergency (I do my best to build systems in a way that makes emergencies very rare). I also do some more questionable things like work 20 hour marathon all-nighter sessions when I'm pushing hard to get something done, but then I'll follow that up with 12+ hours of sleep the next night and a more relaxed day or two. It's just a matter of finding a balance that works for you. 1 - https://github.com/plandex-ai/plandex https://github.com/plandex-ai/plandex 2 - https://envkey.com https://envkey.com