How do you recognize a compounding project before it's too late?

It's so easy to mistake a launch spike for long-term product market fit.

We tend to pour all our energy into the flashy project because it validates our effort immediately with likes and visits. But the quiet products that solve a real, recurring pain point are the ones that actually survive.

I lost months pushing a hyped tool that churned everyone, while a boring utility tool was slowly building a loyal user base in the background.

Are you planning to shift your focus back to the second project full-time?