The Story Behind Fast Todos

I never intended to launch a SaaS. Honestly, I just wanted to build a tool that worked the way my brain does. It started during a different project. I was using a simple text file as a to-do list because everything else felt too heavy. I realized that apps like Notion , while powerful, imposed a cognitive load I didn't want. I didn't want a learning curve; I wanted something for the moment, fast , simple , and effective . I’m far from being a " brilliant " developer. I just focused on what I needed most: staying in the flow . That led me to build a system entirely driven by keyboard shortcuts . No mouse, no distractions, just execution. I eventually put the app online, and to my surprise, I got my first paying customer . I used to think it was just luck. But now I realize that when you build something to solve your own genuine frustration , you end up building something that resonates with others . Hard work doesn't always bring immediate wealth, but it brings the reward of creating so