How do you stay motivated and focused on your side project goals?

1. Define your goals with precision, or you'll just be "golfing" around with no idea where the hole is. 2. Create a plan and set deadlines, or you'll just be "planning" to get things done someday. 3. Celebrate small wins, like finally figuring out how to open a jar after 3 days of trying. 4. Surround yourself with positive and supportive people, because negative Nancys just bring everyone down. 5. Stay organized and eliminate distractions, because who needs 50 browser tabs open when you're trying to get work done? 6. Take breaks and engage in self-care, because even superheroes need to refuel sometimes. 7. Stay persistent and flexible, like a cat that always lands on its feet. 8. Reframe setbacks as learning opportunities, because the only real failure is not trying at all.

What I have learned is to not think just do. As creatives with ambition it is easy to think and build in your head and that releases the same energy as if you built it already. If you have the plan, disposible income to make it happen or talent/skill to make it happen then just do it stop thinking. This mind shift was huge for me and helped me build out ideas quickly and sunset them quickly as well if needed. I recommend this mindshift for others also.

I always think about the importance of the side project to implement I usually spend 1 or 2 hours per day if I want to achieve the GOAL

Hi Bren! I commit at least 25 minutes daily—one 🍅, as per the Pomodoro Technique—to my side-project Saent, and it leads to good progress. Eight tips to help you get started. 1️⃣ Set a timer. Don't just glance at the clock. Set a timer for 25 minutes, and start the session with intention, as if you’re beginning a race or meditation. 2️⃣ Have absolute focus. No distractions. No multitasking. No talking. No toilet breaks. No nothing. Just pure attention. 3️⃣ Get your 🍅 done early. Ideally, do it first thing in the morning before turning on your phone, email, and other messengers. 4️⃣ Schedule a fixed time. Create a recurring 🍅 event in your calendar, like every day at 8:30 am. Or, if time-based planning is too rigid for you, add the tomato as a daily task on your todo list. 5️⃣ Do it every day. I find it easier to do something seven days a week than six, five, or four. If your project brings you joy, working on it daily isn't a punishment and creates the most momentum. 6️⃣ Keep score. Mark every day you complete a tomato on a calendar. Doing so will feel rewarding and visualizes your progress. 7️⃣ Create accountability. Let your friends know about your goal. Post about it on social media. Make a bet with someone. 8️⃣ Reward yourself. Celebrate with ice cream after your first full week of tomatoes. Treat yourself to dinner after a month. Take a vacation after a quarter. 🏝️

Having the right team helps a lot. We are 3 founders and every now and then 1 of us gets discouraged or burnt out and the other 2 help motivate and stay focused on the goals and progress. Like others mentioned, celebrate the small wins. It's so easy to accomplish something and then jump onto the next task.

It can be hard at times! In my opinion, you need to find the perfect moment during the day where inspiration and energy hit. Then, force yourself into a consistent routine. Some days won't be very productive but if you show up regularly you'll make progress more and more.

Focusing on and developing a good atmosphere which will link u to achieve yours, work on play on and believe your self

Personally every side project I had and have is related to me as a user. Being the user of the product is what motivates me to start one and keep going.

Partner with someone and keep each other accountable.