Orbit Launch Reflection
The Launch and Building Community
Today, I finally launched Orbit and announced it to the world. It feels good, and I hope to gain more traction, especially on LinkedIn. My goal is to build a tight-knit community on my Discord server, where people feel they belong. I’ve realized the importance of spreading the idea and building the community. If I had focused more on winning and profiting, I might have made thousands of dollars. However, my focus now should be on spreading the app and the community.
Personal Branding and Spreading the App
I need to become the face of Orbit, much like how the creator of Push made the app his whole personality. People invest in people, not just companies and ideas. My idea is strong, but the question is whether people trust me enough to fulfill this vision. The critical part isn’t just the app itself but finding users and building relationships with organizations that care about spreading this message.
Motivation and Personal Realizations
I’ve started to understand why I’m motivated—it’s about feeling seen and making an impact. Receiving comments, especially from people whom I value, makes me feel proud and acknowledged. This reveals something about me: I care about how others, particularly those I admire, perceive me. Understanding my motivations, even those that might seem silly, is important. Many entrepreneurs are driven by deep, sometimes dark motivations. I’m learning to be honest with myself and know myself better.
Time and Focus
I’ve spent a lot of time on Orbit, especially the past four days, and I’m somewhat satisfied with that decision. However, I’ve noticed that while I can focus well on coding, I struggle to stay focused when writing posts or editing videos. These tasks are often low effort, making it easy to get distracted. I need to be aware of this and work on maintaining my focus during these activities.