The Physics of Side Projects
A data-driven guide to why most side projects stall — and how to design motion that lasts.
From 1,000+ projects, one simple pattern emerged: momentum is a system, not a feeling.
From 1,000+ projects, one simple pattern emerged: momentum is a system, not a feeling.
If you're a builder, you've seen it before. The early rush of energy, the long to-do list, the quiet slowdown.
The Physics of Side Projects explores why that happens — not from theory, but from data.
It unpacks how scope, friction, and feedback loops interact to make or break progress — and what builders can do to sustain energy without burning out.
Energy Decay
System Design
How energy, mass, friction, and velocity shape every project's motion.
The science behind why consistency beats inspiration.
What 1,000+ side projects teach us about longevity and traction.
Simple signals that show whether your project's physics are working for or against you.
This isn't a marketing eBook or another productivity listicle.
It's for makers, indie hackers, engineers, and founders who want to understand how progress compounds — and how to design projects that sustain traction without losing flow.
Makers
Indie Hackers
Engineers
Founders
It's a quick, 10-minute read. No spam — just systems that work.