Wellbeing, Micro, Product, MVP

☕ Good Morning!

Welcome back from a hopefully energizing weekend. I hope you’re all ready to tackle the challenges ahead, but if you feel burdened with worries, which many probably are during these difficult times, I found the following helpful post written by Anne-Laure Le Cunff from Ness Labs. She quotes physician and researcher Martin L. Rossman, who “argues that worry is actually an adaptive function to better solve problems and imagine creative solutions. And worrying well is a skill anyone can learn.” Read the full post here.

Anne-Laure Le Cunff @anthilemoon

"Worrying well" may sound like an antinomy But the same way anxiety and stress can be functional when they're managed properly, worry can be helpful • Worry, anxiety & stress • Functional worry vs futile worry • Using inner wisdom imagery

nesslabs.comWorrying well: how to bring wisdom to your worriesWorry is traditionally seen as a negative emotion. But is it possible worry has a positive function, and that we just don’t tend to use it well? Physician and researcher Martin L. Rossman argues that worry is actually an adaptive function to better solve problems and imagine creative solutions. And …

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🚀 Maker Stories

I read a few posts over the weekend on Tyler Tringas’ story and have to admit, it’s impressive. He fought passionately for his CleanTech startup, but when the funds ran out and with rising personal debt, he didn’t go back to a consulting job, he left New York, worked remotely and successfully built Storemapper, his “Micro SaaS” business. It connects with the “Worrying Well” post above, on how it might help you to “solve problems and imagine creative solutions”. With $60K of debt, Tyler definitely went on to show what is possible. You can read the post and more about Tyler’s journey here. You can also browse his helpful Micro-SaaS Ebook and learn more about Earnest Capital by visiting his website.

t@not.vc @tylertringas

Was a digital nomad for a few years backpacking all over Asia, Europe and S. America. Kept costs low while having fun. Freelanced 30hrs/wk + grew MRR on the SaaS and eventually paid off the debt while owning a profitable recurring revenue business

tylertringas.comDebt Free - Tyler TringasI turned 30 last week and as a birthday present to myself I paid off the last chunk of the nearly $60,000 in debt I accumulated trying to build a software startup. I thought I would write a little about what that’s like and whether I’d do it again. In the Summer of 2011 —... Continue reading →

I’ve also added a short video below of Tyler speaking at a conference in Paris in 2016. He recounts his path to establishing and growing his Micro-SaaS business, which at all times remained cash flow positive. Apart from being able to work remotely and being in control of your time, the biggest benefit in his eyes was and is the opportunity to be “outrageously better” than the bigger players when attacking a specific niche. Much revolves around the community you foster and the customer communication you build and nurture. Your client is your best advocate!

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🏗️ Build + Launch

Great resources for product managers curated by Sachin Rekhi. The categories cover everything from vision, strategy, design, execution growth to leadership. You have all the great tech and VC minds in there and there’s enough to keep you busy for the next few weeks. Review the full list here.

Sachin Rekhi @sachinrekhi

I just refreshed my top resources for product managers post to include 10 exemplary vision narratives, covering 22 years of technology innovation from the industry's very best. /0

sachinrekhi.comTop 90+ Resources for Product ManagersI’m often asked what’s the best way for a new product manager to learn the fundamentals of the role or for an experienced product manager to continue to master their craft. Most folks are looking fo

Following on from the post last week on freemium vs paid SaaS pricing, Arvid Kahl tweets a post by Jane Portman, co-founder of Userlist on Indie Hackers on why they have decided not to offer a freemium model. Benefits include smoother upgrades and equal features for all. Read the full post here.

Arvid Kahl @arvidkahl

A very insightful case for choosing a cheap plan over freemium by @uibreakfast on @IndieHackers. - Less abuse - Easier to upgrade (card info on file) - Expansion revenue easily justified Very interesting read.

indiehackers.comWhy $9/mo is better than freemiumWe’re extremely excited to introduce a new Starter Plan for our customers at Userlist. Starting today, SaaS founders can enjoy the full set of features...

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🖥️ NoCode

Courtland Allen from Indie Hackers does a great podcast with Bram Kansetin, founder Startup Stash, No-Code MVP and The MVP Canvas. He is an expert on validating, building, and launching new businesses. One of the topics they discuss is the best strategy for finding new ideas. Listen to the full podcast here.

Bram Kanstein @bramk

This is an internet dream come true! 😍 My @IndieHackers podcast episode w/ @csallen just went live! We talk about the importance of being an early adopter, strategies for finding new ideas, and why "mindset" is the first thing I teach with @nocodemvp: open.spotify.com/episode/6myb2E…

open.spotify.com#160 – Validating and Building Your Ideas Without Code with Bram Kanstein of No-Code MVP - The Indie Hackers PodcastBram Kanstein (@bramk) has more experience validating, building, and launching online products than almost anyone, and more success than most. One of his earlier creations, Startup Stash, still retains its title as the most-upvoted Product Hunt submission of all time. Today, Bram spends just as much…

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💭 Afterthought

Ok, that’s it for today. I leave you with this fun video of skateboard surfing - who needs beaches! See you all tomorrow!

Taylor Lorenz @TaylorLorenz

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