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Automation is the secret weapon of wealth builders. Set it once, profit forever. Your bank account grows while you sleep. #AutomatedSavings #PassiveWealth #FinancialPlanning

Melanoma doesn't discriminate. Sun damage doesn't negotiate. But prevention? That's completely in your control. Choose wisely. #SkinCancer #Prevention #HealthAwareness

Your next breakthrough is hiding behind your next obstacle. The biggest challenges guard the biggest opportunities. Keep pushing forward. #Breakthrough #Obstacles #IndieSuccess

Burnout isn't a badge of honor—it's a warning sign. Sustainable progress beats sprint-to-exhaustion every time. Protect your energy like revenue. #Burnout #SustainableGrowth #WorkLifeBalance

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How can I set a nice ASO with this type of craziness in the algorithm? I just launched the iPad support for UV-Buddy. I thought having support for more Apple products would be better for the algorithm, but I guess from now on, only support for iPhone. 😒

Athletes know: performance peaks when health comes first. Protecting your skin isn't vanity—it's victory preparation. #UVBuddy #AthleteTips #PerformanceHealth

Working on supporting UV Buddy on iPad; it is challenging to know how to fill the space, but I am making good progress.

The best time to start was yesterday. The second best time is right now. Stop planning your perfect launch and start building your imperfect beginning. #StartNow #TakeAction #IndieBeginnings

Small wins compound into big victories. Celebrate getting your first paying customer like you just hit a million. Every milestone matters. #SmallWins #CelebratePprogress #IndieMotivation

Emergency funds aren't sexy. Neither is being broke when life hits hard. Boring money moves create exciting life options. #EmergencyFund #FinancialSecurity #MoneyManagement

Bug reports are love letters from users who care enough to help you improve. Embrace feedback like the gift it is. #BugReports #UserFeedback #ProductImprovement

Imposter syndrome never leaves—it just gets quieter. Every indie developer feels like they're faking it. The secret? Everyone else is too. #ImposterSyndrome #IndieConfidence #FakeItTillYouMakeIt

Peak UV hours: 10am-4pm. Peak regret hours: every moment you didn't protect yourself. Time your outdoor adventures wisely. #UVSafety #OutdoorLife #HealthTips

Your competition isn't other developers. It's user indifference. Build something so useful that NOT having it feels painful. #Competition #UserValue #IndieStrategy

The indie path: 99% rejection, 1% magic. That 1% makes every "no" worth it. Keep swinging until you connect. #IndieLife #Rejection #PersistencePaysOff

Your skin remembers every sunburn. Make sure those memories are good ones. Smart sun exposure creates vitamin D, not damage. #UVProtection #HealthyLiving #SkinHealth

Perfectionism is procrastination wearing a tuxedo. Ship the minimum viable product, then iterate based on real feedback. Done beats perfect every time. #Perfectionism #MVP #ShipEarly

Distribution beats innovation. The best product nobody knows about loses to the average product everyone uses. Build your audience while building your product. #Distribution #Marketing #IndieSuccess

Compound interest is magic, but only if you start. Time beats timing every single time. Your future self is counting on decisions you make right now. #CompoundInterest #InvestingTips #MoneyGrowth

Failed products aren't failures—they're expensive education. Each "failure" teaches what success requires. Tuition is paid in time and tears. #FailureEducation #LearningFromFailure #IndieWisdom

Your side project today could be your main income tomorrow. Treat every weekend build like it could change your life. Because it might. #SideProject #IndieHacker #WeekendBuild

Social media lies: overnight success. Reality: 1000+ days of invisible work. Celebrate the grind, not just the glory. #OvernightSuccess #IndieReality #GrindMindset

Sunscreen isn't optional—it's armor for your skin. 15 minutes of prep saves 15 years of regret. Protect what you can't replace. #SkinCare #SunProtection #HealthFirst

The hardest part isn't building the product. It's building the discipline to keep going when nobody cares yet. Persistence beats perfection every time. #Persistence #IndieGrind #KeepBuilding

Feature creep killed more startups than market competition ever will. Solve one problem perfectly before solving ten problems poorly. #FeatureCreep #ProductFocus #MinimumViableProduct

Your money doesn't care about your emotions. It follows rules. Master the rules, master your wealth. Every dollar you ignore today costs you ten tomorrow. #MoneyMindset #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom

Comparison is the thief of progress. That indie developer making millions started with zero users too. Focus on your next user, not their current millions. #ComparisonTrap #IndieSuccess #Progress

Your first 100 users will teach you more than your first 100 assumptions. Stop planning. Start shipping. Let reality be your teacher. #CustomerFeedback #LeanStartup #IndieHacker

Year 1: "I'll build the next unicorn." Year 3: "I'll solve one real problem." The best businesses start with dropped expectations and raised standards. #IndieJourney #StartupLife #RealProblems

Building in public is terrifying. Shipping imperfect products is humbling. Watching users like what you created? Absolutely magical. The fear is always worth it. #BuildInPublic #IndieLife #ShipIt

Free with up to 100 transactions. Because everyone deserves financial clarity, regardless of their starting point. Your money, your data, your phone. That's how budgeting should work in 2025. apps.apple.com/app/apple-s... #BudgetingApps #MoneyMap #FinancialFreedom

CDC recommends staying in shade 10 AM-4 PM. But life doesn't stop for UV peaks. Smart notifications give you 30-minute warnings before dangerous levels hit. Live your life, protect your skin. apps.apple.com/app/apple-s... #UVBuddy #SunSafety #SmartProtection

One person dies from skin cancer every hour. UV exposure is the #1 preventable risk factor. Stop gambling with your skin—start protecting it. Prevention is always easier than treatment. #SkinCancerPrevention #UVBuddy #SunSafety #HealthFirst

Waiting for my new Mac Studio, it appears that every minute equals ten minutes.

$6,434. That's the average credit card debt per American in 2025. Time to flip the script. Track spending → Create budgets → Build wealth. The path to financial freedom starts with knowing your numbers. apps.apple.com/app/apple-s... #DebtFree #BudgetingWins

Vitamin D fears about sunscreen are overblown—Stanford confirms you still get enough incidental sun. Protect your skin guilt-free. Smart sun exposure > risky sun exposure. #VitaminD #SunProtection #SkinHealth #UVBuddy apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...

Choosing your tech stack: Swift for iOS native performance, privacy-first design, iCloud sync. Sometimes the right choice isn't the trendy choice—it's the choice that serves your users best. #TechStack #iOSdev #SwiftDeveloper #PrivacyFirst

Indoor tanning increases skin cancer risk, especially for younger users. Natural sun exposure with smart protection beats artificial UV every time. Work WITH the sun, not against it. #SkinHealth #UVSafety #NaturalSun #UVBuddy apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...

Trump's tariff policy affecting your finances? Control what you can control. You can't control politics, but you can control your budget. Start tracking, start winning. #PersonalFinance #BudgetControl #MoneyManagement #FinancialFreedom apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...

3-day trial because your skin's worth trying something that actually works. Stop burning, start protecting. Your adorable UV Buddy companion makes safety fun, not stressful. #UVBuddy #SkinProtection #SunSafety #TrialPeriod apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...

Gen X struggling most at 40%? Here's why: they never learned to budget properly. Break the cycle. Master your money management today so your kids don't inherit your financial stress tomorrow. #GenX #BudgetingApps #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyMap apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...

UV damage goes beyond skin—it affects your eyes too. Cataracts, macular degeneration, eye cancer. Your whole body needs protection, not just your face. Comprehensive sun safety = comprehensive health. #EyeHealth #UVProtection #SunSafety #UVBuddy apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...

Women are 41% more likely to struggle financially vs 25% for men. Time to change that narrative. Financial empowerment starts with financial awareness. Know your money, control your destiny. #WomenInFinance #BudgetingApps #FinancialEmpowerment #MoneyMap apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...

Burned out on side projects? The secret isn't working harder—it's building something people actually need. Solve real problems, create real value, find real success. #SideProject #IndieLife #ProductMarket #BuildingSolutions www.carlosgarciadev.com/p/the-side-...

Interest rates staying high through 2025? Perfect time to get serious about budgeting. Every dollar saved is a dollar that's not paying interest to someone else. Make your money work for YOU, not against you. #HighInterestRates #BudgetingTips #PersonalFinance #MoneyMap

Melanoma is particularly dangerous for ages 15-29. Parents: teach your kids sun safety NOW. Family protection profiles mean everyone gets personalized safety—from fair skin to darker complexions. #FamilySafety #SkinCancer #ParentingTips #UVBuddy apps.apple.com/app/apple-s...

Building apps solo while learning Swift? Every expert was once a beginner. Every successful app started as someone's crazy idea. Turn your side project struggle into your success story. #Indiedeveloper #SideProject #SwiftLearning #AppDevelopment