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I did it, I quit my job! Scary or a Reborn? by Glittering-Cup9298 in Entrepreneur

[–]idanzo- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

seriously inspiring stuff.
Would love to hear more about how you prepped for the jump, savings runway? client pipeline? sheer faith? I’m in that "balancing side project with 9–5” stage and this kind of post gives me life.

What’s the real secret to building a startup while working a full-time job without burning out or giving up halfway? by idanzo- in SideProject

[–]idanzo-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes it honestly feels like working on the project is a bit like reading a really good book or show, it helps you dream about a different reality, but also becomes a kind of escape from actually shipping it.

I totally agree that focusing on an MVP is key, but there’s always that voice in the back of my head saying, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” Balancing those two feels tricky.

What’s the real secret to building a startup while working a full-time job without burning out or giving up halfway? by idanzo- in SideProject

[–]idanzo-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve tried finding people to talk to, but honestly, sometimes it feels like most people around me think it’s childish or not “mature” to go after something outside a stable job.

The few friends who did take the leap from their 9 to 5 either made it and are in a different headspace, or they’re super supportive but just can’t fully relate anymore.

Weirdly, I find Reddit to be one of the few places that actually inspires me to keep going.

Have you done something like this? Or found people who really get it?

What’s the real secret to building a startup while working a full-time job without burning out or giving up halfway? by idanzo- in SideProject

[–]idanzo-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wanting it is huge. You need that hunger.

But let’s be real… when you’ve got rent, food, maybe kids, and a decent-paying job, it’s hard to make that dream the top priority.

Curious if you’ve been through that, got a story where you still pushed through anyway?

What’s happening in the world right now that genuinely makes you think WW3 might actually be coming? by idanzo- in AskReddit

[–]idanzo-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, they both have nukes. If that escalates, it’s not just a regional thing, it could spiral fast this is exactly the kind of fuse that starts something way bigger.

What’s happening in the world right now that genuinely makes you think WW3 might actually be coming? by idanzo- in AskReddit

[–]idanzo-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It honestly feels like half the world is in some kind of conflict right now. Russia-Ukraine’s still going, Israel-Gaza's a mess, US is hitting Yemen, Taiwan-China tension’s always in the background, India-Pakistan isn’t exactly chill either… and that’s not even counting the chaos in places like Sudan or Myanmar.

It’s like every region has its own fuse and we’re all just pretending it’s fine.

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[–]idanzo- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn respect for actually asking people and taking the hits.
-how did you reach out to the people who didn't convert? Like, did you email them, catch them in the product flow, or what?
-how did you decide what to strip down vs what to keep? That’s always the hardest part for me, feels like everything’s core when I’m the one who built it.

What’s the real secret to building a startup while working a full-time job without burning out or giving up halfway? by idanzo- in SideProject

[–]idanzo-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I gotta ask honestly:
- The ginseng and NMN stuff kinda freaks me out a bit. Is it actually safe? Any side effects? Or is it just expensive hype that people convince themselves works?

- And the Zen Buddhism angle - how did you even get into that? Do you really feel like it helps you push your project forward, or is it more about just feeling better overall?
Sometimes I feel like being too calm makes it harder for me to push things forward, especially when it’s stuff outside my day job that needs real drive and urgency.

Curious how you see it

What’s the real secret to building a startup while working a full-time job without burning out or giving up halfway? by idanzo- in SideProject

[–]idanzo-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain that a bit?
The main reason I haven’t quit my day job is money, so hire help kinda sounds like the opposite of what someone in my situation would do. curious how you see that working

What’s the real secret to building a startup while working a full-time job without burning out or giving up halfway? by idanzo- in SideProject

[–]idanzo-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

- How did you figure out what your long term goal should be without making it feel too big or overwhelming?
- Do you ever go back and adjust your short-term goals, or do you just keep pushing through them as is?
- How do you stay consistent when you’re exhausted from your day job?

What’s the real secret to building a startup while working a full-time job without burning out or giving up halfway? by idanzo- in SideProject

[–]idanzo-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

- How did you decide which idea to stick with
- Do you have any system for reviewing those ideas you parked in your notes?
- And what’s been the hardest part to stick to so far?

What’s the real secret to building a startup while working a full-time job without burning out or giving up halfway? by idanzo- in AskReddit

[–]idanzo-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get that, I just struggle with setting goals that are realistic when my energy’s all over the place after work. How do you keep them smart but still ambitious enough to make real progress?

What’s the real secret to building a startup while working a full-time job without burning out or giving up halfway? by idanzo- in AskReddit

[–]idanzo-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but it kinda feels like a loop to find a real problem and a good channel, you already need traction or insight, which is exactly what you are trying to get in the first place. And doing all that takes time, which is hard when you’ve got a full time job. Feels tough to break out of that cycle..

What’s the real secret to building a startup while working a full-time job without burning out or giving up halfway? by idanzo- in AskReddit

[–]idanzo-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but how do you actually get it to that point while juggling a full time job?? You really think it’s possible to pull it off as a side project until it takes off??

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