the monorepo mindset: why starting together works

i love monorepos. they’re not just a tool. they’re a mindset.

splitting a project too early? that’s not foresight. it’s procrastination in disguise. you’re dodging the real work: building something that works now. and don’t fool yourself—it’s not “early optimization” either. optimization means improvement. premature splitting is just preemptive chaos, adding complexity without proof it’s necessary.

monorepos are all about momentum, visibility, and simplicity. they let you make atomic changes, share code without package acrobatics, and maintain one version of truth. no juggling dependencies across a dozen repos or praying your integration doesn’t explode. everything is there, in one place, moving together.

and this isn’t just software advice—it’s life advice. monorepo thinking keeps your world manageable. take brainstorming. why scatter ideas across a dozen notebooks and apps when you can keep them in one place? having everything together helps you see connections you’d miss otherwise, turning scattered thoughts into clear plans.

same with work. instead of siloed to-do lists for “personal,” “work,” and “side project,” try one unified system. you’ll spot overlaps, reduce redundancy, and actually finish things. a monorepo life is cleaner, faster, and keeps you moving forward.

start together. stay unified. split only when you must. that’s how you build systems—and lives—that don’t fall apart.