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Indie hacking is hard

by Eyal

Just wanted to say that.

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 on September 1, 2022
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  1. 4

    Yep, that's what makes it interesting and so rewarding :D

    User Avatar mrcastle
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    3 years ago
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    Yeah it is hard. I'm focusing on routine and sustainability. Not expecting anything to happen overnight.

    User Avatar tridev
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    3 years ago
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      Sounds about right - it's a marathon, not a sprint!

      User Avatar SnehaSaigal
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      3 years ago
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    It's indeed hard, especially at the very beginning.

    Let's get through it together.

    User Avatar dearroy
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    3 years ago
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    Indeed. The silence is defeaning!

    User Avatar hnhegde
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    3 years ago
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      We should share our google analytics:)

      Avatar for Eyal Indieyal
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      3 years ago
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  5. 1

    absolutely!

    User Avatar celil
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    3 years ago
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    Yes it is. You need serious mental toughness to engage in this process for even a few weeks, better yet a few years.

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    3 years ago
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    Yeah, but expecting overnight results could lead to discouragement.

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    3 years ago
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    What are some of the top challenges you are facing, Eyal? Would love to know more as I am working on a tool that hopes to bridge these gaps, especially for indie creators.

    User Avatar SnehaSaigal
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    3 years ago
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      Good luck...

      These are some of the problems

      1. Small volume feedback
      2. Frequency of feedback is unpredictable
      3. Working alone - I'm considering opening up a group to chat daily to help w that
      4. Being responsible for everything
      Avatar for Eyal Indieyal
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      3 years ago
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        Surely sounds, relatable. Feedback is so key yet a bit hard to get especially in the early stages. I am happy to connect and help in any way I can. I always believe, solopreneurs need not go solo, always :)

        User Avatar SnehaSaigal
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        3 years ago
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          What are you working on?

          Avatar for Eyal Indieyal
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          3 years ago
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            Expert network for need-based advice via 1:1 audio/video calls - like microconsulting.

            User Avatar SnehaSaigal
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            3 years ago
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    yes and even after developing stuff, there is a chance that people don't want it

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    3 years ago
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      So true! Always a possibility. But the sooner you fail, the smarter!

      User Avatar SnehaSaigal
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      3 years ago
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    Nope

    User Avatar vladimir_mvs
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    3 years ago
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      Enlight us

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    indeed!

    User Avatar liuxiaopai
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    3 years ago
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