Put your money where your mouth is and launch your product. → Set a launch deadline → Set a price if you fail → Pay the price if you haven't launched by midnight 100% of profit goes to charity
Hey Max! Loved the idea. A little pressure can help all those creators who suffer from imposter syndrome and feel like it's never enough to just go for it. Glad to see you here and wish you all the best!
This is such an interesting concept, Max! I love the idea of creating urgency with LaunchOrPay. It sounds like a great way to overcome that common founder hurdle of procrastination and perfectionism.
I'm curious though, what specific strategies did you use to ensure you’d hit your launch deadline? Also, could you elaborate more on the charity aspect? Are there any obstacles or challenges you've faced so far that you think others might encounter when implementing a similar commitment mechanism?
I really appreciate the transparency and your willingness to share your journey on this! Can't wait to see how this evolves. Keep it up!
Thanks for the great comment @elke_qin!
Specific strategies:
- Only choosing a product that does one simple thing well (e.g LaunchOrPay is a form with some checks/automation)
- Make sure it actually solves a real problem (It's simple, but it actually creates urgency you miss without it)
- Get rid of all unnecassary parts (no login, no dashboard, just commit and launch or you'll get charged)
Because the scope of this project was so doable within the time I gave myself from idea to launch (14 days), I actually didn't come across challenges.
That said, I'm already on my next project which is more ambitious. I spent all day yesterday getting nowhere with a certain feature and it's forcing me to get creative. Whereas before I'd keep banging my head off the same wall until I got it working, now I'm trying to find creative solutions that save time and keep the needle moving if that makes sense?
Really appreciate the support - thank you!
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This is such an inspiring initiative, Max! 🚀 I love the concept of setting deadlines and making it a win-win for charity. Can't wait to see the traction you get with LaunchOrPay! Best of luck with the launch!
Congrats on the launch, Max! 🎉 It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there and commit like this. Love the concept of LaunchOrPay, it’s a win-win for all. Looking forward to seeing how the community supports your charitable cause. Keep it up! #PH #MVP
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