We indie hackers love polishing.
We tweak buttons, fix margins, rewrite the copy.
All waiting for the “perfect” launch day.
But here’s the truth: nobody connects with perfection.
People connect with momentum.
Every time you share a screenshot, chart, or scrappy prototype, you’re sending one message:
“I’m building for real.”
That builds trust.
And trust compounds faster than polish ever will.
One rough screenshot does more for your credibility than a hundred “launch soon” tweets.
Because progress — even messy progress — is proof.
When you show the climb, people root for you.
When you hide it, they forget you exist.
Momentum is magnetic. It pulls in early adopters. It reminds you that you’re moving.
Every “shipped this today” post is a rep — and every rep builds trust.
đź’Ş Rep of the Day
Take one screenshot of what you built today — UI, code, or chart —
and post it with one simple line:
“Shipped this today to make X easier.”
Let your momentum speak for itself. Keep Going at indie10k
đź’¬ Your turn:
Do you share your in-progress builds, or wait until everything’s polished? Drop your latest screenshot in the comments — let’s cheer each other on.
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