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Last day of "What's holding you back" founders survey insights: There’s a strong demand for practical, actionable advice. You’re not looking for theory — you want clear steps, quick wins, and real stories from founders who’ve been in your shoes.

The most helpful content isn’t just inspiring — it’s structured, simple, and actionable. What this means for you: If you’ve felt overwhelmed by ideas but unsure how to take action, you’re not alone. #buildinpublic

Be honest: how many times this week have you felt completely drained but pushed on anyway? This next survey finding is a big one. 👇 #buildinpublic

Second insight from my founder survey: Mental wellbeing matters. Alongside business challenges, founders are feeling the weight of burnout and staying motivated — a reminder that building something great takes both strategy and self-care.

Talked to a bunch of SaaS founders lately about what's bugging them. Turns out, it's rarely just ONE thing. Procrastination, feeling lost, and the scaling monster all seem to show up for the party at the same time.

If you're feeling pulled in a million directions, you're probably right. Figuring out which direction matters most feels like the first step. #saas #founders #buildinpublic

17 founders have shared their biggest struggles so far, seeing surprising trends. What’s yours? (Survey closes soon) 👇

SaaS founders: What’s really holding you back? I’m running a 30-sec survey to uncover the biggest struggles—procrastination, scaling, motivation? I’ll share insights back with the community. A repost helps massively! 🙌 📩 Fill it out: tally.so/r/wokjeP #SaaS #IndieHackers #BuildInPublic

Before I started my entrepreneurial journey, I chased novelty, I feared creating. „This idea already exists… I’m just repeating others.“ Original thought is hard!! It doesn’t matter. People want to hear what YOU have to say—your perspective matters to the right people. Rebel. Create. Grow. 🦦

Repeat after me: Your network is your net worth. Thanks for coming to my TED talk. Took me years to understand this simple thing. It’s one of the few regrets I have, should’ve started sooner. The energy I receive from quality connections is intoxicating. I hope I can just give as much back!

I used to suck at LinkedIn. My posts got 3 comments, 12 reactions, and mostly silence. Then I made 3 simple tweaks, and suddenly: 14 comments, 89 reactions. 🚀 The crazy part? Conversions still suck. Here’s what worked & what I’m fixing: 🧵 #marketing #linkedin #buildinpublic

Marketing = Attention → Engagement → Action. I fixed Attention & Engagement. Now I need to fix Action. I’ll report back on what actually works.

I used to suck at LinkedIn. My posts got 3 comments, 12 reactions, and mostly silence. Then I made 3 simple tweaks, and suddenly: 14 comments, 89 reactions. 🚀 The crazy part? Conversions still suck. Here’s what worked & what I’m fixing: 🧵 #marketing #linkedin #buildinpublic

I used to suck at LinkedIn. My posts got 3 comments, 12 reactions, and mostly silence. Then I made 3 simple tweaks, and suddenly: 14 comments, 89 reactions. 🚀 The crazy part? Conversions still suck. Here’s what worked & what I’m fixing: 🧵 #marketing #linkedin #buildinpublic

Have you used ChatGPT for personal growth questions? Recently I asked "What is EQ. Chat with me to assess it" That was unsatisfying, so I added: "Yes, let’s go deeper with more questions one by one. Use a scientific community consensus approach(dunno what’s up to date these days)"

* Growth attracts growth – Surround yourself with those who challenge themselves, and you’ll evolve too.

Have you used ChatGPT for personal growth questions? Recently I asked "What is EQ. Chat with me to assess it" That was unsatisfying, so I added: "Yes, let’s go deeper with more questions one by one. Use a scientific community consensus approach(dunno what’s up to date these days)"

My Key Learnings * Balance logic & emotion – People connect through feelings, not just reasoning. Learning to meet them where they are strengthens relationships.

Have you used ChatGPT for personal growth questions? Recently I asked "What is EQ. Chat with me to assess it" That was unsatisfying, so I added: "Yes, let’s go deeper with more questions one by one. Use a scientific community consensus approach(dunno what’s up to date these days)"

All the areas: * Self-Awareness & Emotional Regulation * Empathy & Social Awareness * Social Skills & Relationship Management * Self-Regulation & Growth * Emotional Adaptability & Perspective-Taking * Resilience & Emotional Processing * Identity & Emotional Stability * Legacy & Meaning

Have you used ChatGPT for personal growth questions? Recently I asked "What is EQ. Chat with me to assess it" That was unsatisfying, so I added: "Yes, let’s go deeper with more questions one by one. Use a scientific community consensus approach(dunno what’s up to date these days)"

Now we are onto something! "what you’re describing aligns with alexithymia-like tendencies—which isn’t a disorder, just a spectrum where some people naturally find it harder to identify, describe, or process emotions." So the rabbit hole begins: