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The Resistance is Real - Why Side Projects are So Hard
By
itsdavemartin
November 23, 2018
The Resistance is Real
For me, the nagging whisper is "imposter syndrome". It says, "Who are you to up come with this idea and try to get people to use it??" But I convince myself of the value of the idea and my ability to sell it, and I press on. Getting validation from product demos with potential customers helps a lot. 🙂
Good luck with crossing the finish line! I signed up for your beta list.
One question, how does your app work in a designer's workflow? I noticed the post-signup preview shows the chat bubble over a live website, but I would think designers would not generally be seeking/getting feedback on live sites. Thanks!
(Edited question for clarity.)
Notifications can be embedded on any page. Could be on the marketing site to gather some data, or could be within your app admin area to a select group of users.
The call to work on more ‘exciting things’ is extremely strong for me. I’m 8 months in on my current project and am aiming to launch by the end of the year. I can’t decide whether working on something else a bit more creative for a day or 2 is a good outlet or just procrastination... best of luck to you excited to see you launch!
Thank you! Yeah, I've had similar dilemmas. My take would be to A) write it all down, so you don't lose it, then stick with your current project, or B) time box it. Give yourself 7 days to go wild, and then go back to your current project.
Best of luck to you too!
I'm curious to hear your thoughts!
What sort of things does your brain whisper to you to get you to stop working on your projects?
How does "The resistance" manifest for you?