When there seems to be no way out – customer discovery for your head

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This article was really relatable. Not that I’m an entrepreneur, but thinking that I’m unique in the problems I face.

Actually, I still do think that. For my entire software dev career, I’ve mostly felt unmotivated, disconnected, slacking off, avoiding, procrastinating.

Covid pushed me over the edge. Now after having taken a year off, I’m starting to see the value of work (duty, service). I’ve been driving Uber, which has been fun. I like the pace and the people and driving.

But I’ve never had a coworker who was able to give me useful advice, as none of them seemed able to relate. So, I continue onwards solo to figure out how to develop a healthy relationship with work…

> For my entire software dev career, I’ve mostly felt unmotivated, disconnected, slacking off, avoiding, procrastinating.

How familiar are you with the symptoms of ADHD in adults?

Or depression, or both!

try tiktok to find people you might relate to--the algorithm is quite good e.g., try #adhdtok and see if there is anything familiar.

"Solve it yourself" vs "ask for help" has trade-offs.

I think a lot of smarter people usually try to solve things themselves, and that's why they're smart. But there's always some problems where you just happen to be attacking from a dumb angle, and it's more important to solve it quickly than to figure out how to solve it.

I would challenge that thought. Saying that “smart” people get stuck to and have to rely on others. You’re also limiting yourself by thinking you aren’t smart enough to solve the problem alone. This is a negative feedback loop that keeps you from moving forward.

Yes, but isn't struggling and solving these problems the fun part :) of life?

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