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Jordan Kennedy

@jordankennedy.com
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Indie app developer. Apple nerd. Connoisseur of technology and good design. Currently building: thelimelight.app

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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 08/08/2026
The iOS update for Limelight has been sitting “waiting for review” since Monday. Still waiting. The macOS update was approved in two days. The review process is being crushed by AI-assisted app creaton submissions.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 28/07/2026
Guardian of the printer
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 27/07/2026
Clarus is happy to see you.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 27/07/2026
No priorities set == sinking fast
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 26/07/2026
I'm fascinated (and worried) by AI's effect on jobs. Halfway through 2026 and US tech layoffs have matched all of last year. Tech is close to a third of all US layoffs, all while AI spending keeps going up. For good or bad, this is moving in months, not years. www.ft.com/content/96a33881-2...
FT chart of announced US tech layoffs, 2008–2026 (Challenger data, 2026 through July 13). Left: annual totals, peaking near 198,000 in 2023, with 2026 already at 139,000 versus 155,000 for all of 2025. Right: tech's share of all US layoffs, about 31% in 2026, a series high.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 26/07/2026
Every touchpoint is a chance to earn trust.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 25/07/2026
Offer keyboard shortcuts. Power people will love you for it.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 25/07/2026
Absolutely stunned at how well an MacBook Air M1 is killing it with Claude Code and Xcode running multi-agent testing. Only 8GB of memory. No need for a dedicated Mac mini, just go grab you an old M1 Mac.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 25/07/2026
Always provide a clear way out of modals. The “X” button should be impossible to miss.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 24/07/2026
Your day job isn't the enemy of your side project—it's the safety net that lets you take bigger risks.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 24/07/2026
Building openly isn't just about transparency. It's about accountability. Hard to quit when people are watching your progress. 👀
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 23/07/2026
Working alone means every decision is yours. Every mistake is yours. Every success is yours. It's freeing and terrifying in equal measure. ⚖️
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 23/07/2026
Progress isn't linear. Some days you deliver features. Other days you stare at a blank screen. Both are part of the process. 📈
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 22/07/2026
Your personal brand is your secret weapon. Nobody else has your unique story.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 22/07/2026
"The back of this thing looks better than the front of the other guys."
A plush Throwboy iMac mini rearA plush Throwboy iMac mini front
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 22/07/2026
The gap between idea and execution is where most ambitions go to die. Be the bridge.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 21/07/2026
Would you rather ship your app's MVP quickly or spend more time refining it?
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 21/07/2026
Some days I doubt everything. Other days I feel invincible. Both are part of the process.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 20/07/2026
You'll hear achievement stories all the time. It seems like success happens to everyone but you. What you don't hear are all the setbacks it took to reach that success. Be consistent — keep going.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 20/07/2026
This thing is very dirty and yellowed. Let's clean it up and retrobright it!
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 20/07/2026
Revenue is ego. Profit is wisdom. Cash flow is truth.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 19/07/2026
No matter what you do, five years from now you'll wish you had started sooner. I'm no exception.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 19/07/2026
Marketing tip: create YouTube tutorials solving common problems in your field. Video content builds trust faster than text.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 18/07/2026
You woke up today. Be thankful for another opportunity.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 18/07/2026
Just because I thought it was a good idea doesn't mean users agreed.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 17/07/2026
Your competitors' achievement doesn't diminish your opportunity. The market is probably bigger than you think.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 17/07/2026
Pre-ship anxiety: "What if nobody cares?" Post-launch anxiety: "What if people actually care and I have to support this thing?" 😰
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 16/07/2026
Who do you follow that's been a great resource for building or growth?
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 16/07/2026
What inspires you to get up and begin each day?
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 15/07/2026
Every sudden success is years in the making. Keep building—your breakthrough moment is coming.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 15/07/2026
The most underrated challenge of app development: it's not the coding—it's context-switching between developer, designer, marketer, and support rep several times a day.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 14/07/2026
The real question isn't if you'll succeed. It's what you'll discover along the way and who you'll grow into. The path itself is the reward. ✨
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 14/07/2026
Weekend reminder: rest is not laziness—it's an boost for in Monday's productivity.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 13/07/2026
Launch early, launch often. Perfect is the enemy of progress.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 13/07/2026
Show up for your friends.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 12/07/2026
Anyone else find that describing your app in one sentence is harder than actually building it? 😂
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 11/07/2026
Your competition is already working. The real question is: are you matching their energy or making excuses?
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 11/07/2026
From experience, one of the hardest things in the world is learning when to say no. No, you don’t need to begin on another project when you need to focus on growing the one you have.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 10/07/2026
Are we creating tools to save time, or just discovering new ways to fill it?
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 10/07/2026
Use only emojis to describe your product
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 09/07/2026
Every bug fix is a lesson. Every shipped feature is proof of progress.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 09/07/2026
If you had to start your entrepreneurial path over with just $100, what would be your first move?
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 08/07/2026
Make a decision and move forward. Perfect decisions don't exist, but execution makes a difference.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 08/07/2026
Assuming wait time is the same, which loading indicator feels faster—a advancement bar or spinning circle?
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 07/07/2026
An effective morning routine doesn't require a 5 AM alarm. It just needs to be deliberate.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 07/07/2026
Entrepreneurs don't wait for approval or ideal conditions.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 06/07/2026
Customer support is really product development in hiding. Pay close attention.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 06/07/2026
When it comes to growth, are you being proactive or reactive?
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 05/07/2026
Embrace peace. Embrace kindness.
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Jordan Kennedy @jordankennedy.com · 05/07/2026
How much effort you put in directly reflects how much you care.
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