10 Years Solo: 90% of Projects Failed, Talking to Users Was the Key
nico_jeannen · x · 2026-08-05
The author reflects on their 10-year journey since quitting their job to become a solo founder. Early ventures, like making WordPress sites, yielded zero income in the first year, and it took 3 years to make a living online. Out of 50+ projects launched, 90% failed, but a couple generated life-changing revenue.
Advice for beginners:
- It will be 10x harder than you can imagine (but it's worth it).
- Talking to users is by far the most overlooked skill.
- Being smart is not an advantage; executing is.
- The more you overthink it, the less likely it is to work.
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