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Day 69: When Excitement Literally Makes You Punch Walls

The 5AM Discovery

Started today at 5am with an unexpected realization - I can actually function on 5 hours of sleep. Sure, tomorrow's version of me will probably file a formal complaint, but today's energy levels were surprisingly sustainable.

The Wall-Punching Moment

Here's where things got interesting. Our community started attracting an incredible mix of people: developers shipping code, creative minds crafting experiences, sharp observers analyzing patterns, and investors spotting opportunities.
The energy shift was so palpable, so exciting, that I literally punched a wall. My roommate woke up thinking I'd lost my mind (fair assumption, honestly).

But this wasn't frustration - this was pure excitement. You know that feeling when you can sense something special forming? When the right people start gravitating toward the same space organically? That's exactly what happened.

First LinkedIn Post Ever

69 days into building, I did something I never thought I'd do - made my first LinkedIn post on my personal account.

It wasn't planned. It wasn't part of some content strategy. The moment just felt right. After weeks of building in relative quiet, I finally had something that felt worth sharing with the broader professional world.

The Networking Flow State

Today became an impromptu networking day. Conversations flowed naturally, connections formed authentically, and I got so absorbed in the interactions that dinner became an afterthought.

Sometimes the mental stimulation is more nourishing than any meal.

Tomorrow's Technical Focus

  • Frontend deep dive on the first few pages
  • Complete Python libraries revision
  • Wednesday: Full ML day

But today was about people, energy, and community building. The technical work can wait when momentum like this is building.
The Bigger Picture

Days like this remind you why you're building in the first place. It's not just about the code or the features - it's about creating something that attracts the right people and generates genuine excitement.

When you can feel the energy shift, when diverse minds start colliding in your space, when you're literally too excited to eat - that's when you know you're onto something special.

Join our Discord - A campfire for founders, funders, and misfits where ideas get tested, challenged, and sharpened. Drop in to rant, pitch, or find your next co-conspirator: https://discord.gg/BjykX6YuRb

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Sami Ammar

Good post bro. Continue.

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Somay

thank-you

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