3 Years Ago vs. Today: 14 Tips to Keep Momentum Alive

3 years ago I had 47 half-finished projects.

Today I ship 3 new micro-products a month.

14 tips that flipped the switch 👇

1. Ask “What does half-done look like?” Then ship that.

2. Replace to-do lists with “What’s the riskiest assumption I can test today?”

3. Reward yourself for starting, not finishing.

4. Make every task answerable with yes/no—no maybes.

5. Use “What would this look like if it were easy?” as a filter.

6. Put a 10-minute timer on decisions; the first instinct is usually right.

7. Publish ugly drafts—feedback beats perfection.

8. Frame procrastination as data: what emotion am I avoiding?

9. Keep a “Done” log; visible progress fuels dopamine.

10. Turn goals into questions: “Can I get 3 beta users by Friday?”

11. Batch tiny similar tasks—emails, invoices, outreach.

12. Say the scary question out loud; shame dies in daylight.

13. Set calendar blocks for thinking, not just doing.

14. Remember: progress is measured in reps, not applause.

Happy shipping.