From Hype to Fundamentals: What It Really Takes to Build a Lasting Product

The early startup playbook was simple: raise fast, grow faster, and figure out profit later.
But after a few market resets, it’s clear — sustainability beats speed.

Building in public has taught me one thing:
momentum fades, but discipline compounds.

The founders who last aren’t chasing every trend — they’re building repeatable systems, stable revenue loops, and genuine relationships with their users.

Curious to hear from others —
what’s one “boring but effective” habit that’s helped your product grow steadily?