A Letter to My Fellow Indie Hackers: Don't know what to build? Just build something!

Hey Indie Hackers,

Ever feel like you're in over your head with this whole indie hacker thing? You know, you put everything into building something and then... crickets. We've all been there, launching MVPs and trying to validate our market. Sometimes it works, sometimes it's a bust. But hey, that's part of the game, right?

And then there are times when you can't even get past the starting line. You're overthinking everything – what's the killer niche, the exact customer need, or how to make your service work with the latest tech changes (like the new Twitter API pricing, am I right?). All this brainstorming can kill some really cool, fun ideas that might just have something special.

So, here's my take on the good old 'just build something' advice. Build it, even if it doesn't scream 'big bucks' from the get-go. Make something fun, or quirky, or even a bit silly. Maybe a meme website or something just for laughs. It's all about getting your hands dirty, trying new stuff, and who knows, it might lead to your next big thing.

I was in the same boat, not sure what to build. So, I just jumped in and made https://hide.fyi. It's nothing fancy, but playing around with new tech was super cool and definitely a learning curve.

So, let's cut ourselves some slack and enjoy the ride. Build because you love to build. Who's with me?

Here's to creating just for the fun of it! 🚀