10 Years of Indie Hacking: 88% of Projects Failed
eyishazyer · x · 2026-08-04
An entrepreneur with 10 years of experience shared candid facts and thoughts on their journey. It took two years to make the first dollar, and a staggering 88% of their projects ultimately failed.
They emphasized that building a startup is a lonely journey where doing and failing are both better than just thinking. Understanding momentum and achieving product-market fit (PMF) are crucial. They also advised founders to maintain discipline by sleeping 8 hours and exercising for 1 hour daily.
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