Founder debate: don't grind one product forever—kill bad ideas until one begs to grow
JamesIvings · x · 2026-09-14
An indie-hacker debate over focus vs. exploration: @iannuttall argues most founders should stick to one product long-term, while @jessethanley pushes back—grinding the wrong product will drive you mad. His advice: try new ideas, kill the bad ones, and go all-in only when a product feels like it's demanding growth. His litmus test for product/founder fit: outside forces should be compelling you to work hard; if you don't feel that pull, the fit isn't there. Context: @marclou already earns $70K MRR from his main products.
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