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5/14/2026

My anti-burnout system as an indie developer
Short summary
An iOS developer shares his anti-burnout system: 11-hour daily limit (work + learning), 5-2 weekly split with complete weekend programming ban, and bi-annual 2-week vacations. Sustainable productivity comes from daily physical activity, hobbies (bass guitar), and full disconnection during rest periods.
- •11-hour daily maximum for work and learning combined; family and personal time after
- •5 working days + 2 complete days off weekly; no programming on weekends
- •Two 2-week vacations annually with complete work disconnection for recovery
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