Founder Diaries: Entry 8

Finding Momentum in a Startup When Everything Feels Like Quick Sand

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."
— Robert Collier —

Momentum. That magical feeling where the pieces fall into place, and things just flow. People talk about it like it’s a secret weapon, the thing every founder needs to reach the next level. And yet, here I am, months in, wondering if I even know what it truly feels like.

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Entry 8

I always assumed momentum would be a bit like getting a head start on a downhill slope - a gentle push, and the thing would start rolling. But instead, it’s been more like standing knee deep in quicksand, trying to move forward with every other part of life grabbing at my ankles and pulling me back down. Every time I manage to steal a few hours to work on the SaaS startup, something else crops up like side gigs, family things, you name it. And the minute I hit my stride, bam, I’m back to dealing with the usual distractions.