This probably won't solve your problem in the long term, but maybe it can make one afternoon a bit brighter for you: watch Office Space and think about the life you are not living.
Ask HN:How do you cope with frustrations in single person startups.
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#12My wife is very understanding, so we talk a lot. In fact, I talk about just about every medium-sized (and larger) decision with her. When we were first married, it took her a while to get that when I started talking about a new project or idea (and this was before I could even program), that it didn't mean that I was actually going to do it ... they were more mental exercises. But once she figured out how I think, sh…
Oh, how I identify with everything you just said.
Re: Ask HN:How do you cope with frustrations in single person startups.
#13Usually I go sleep 10+ hours. The next day start with good breakfast and all looks better. It is like reseting your machine :-)
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#15My wife is very understanding, so we talk a lot. In fact, I talk about just about every medium-sized (and larger) decision with her. When we were first married, it took her a while to get that when I started talking about a new project or idea (and this was before I could even program), that it didn't mean that I was actually going to do it ... they were more mental exercises. But once she figured out how I think, sh…
I wonder if there is some service/directory/matchmaking app which helps idle individuals work together on a project. I'm certain there are millions of entrepreneurs with ideas and bored programmers with nothing to do which could hook up over the internet and work on some interesting idea together.
Anyone know if something like this exists?
Re: Ask HN:How do you cope with frustrations in single person startups.
#16Even if you work alone - make sure you keep touch with your friends. And make sure you get a network of business contacts to talk to, people from your part of the tech world.
It´s not only important to keep morale up, it´s also important to get other people's feedback early stage!