What this is for:

This is for the moment when something you built to fight a broken system suddenly gets noticed—by the system itself. They want to buy it. Or bury it. You’re caught between relief (“finally, money”) and resistance (“hell no”). This helps you decide—clearly, consciously, and without regrets.

Why it matters:

It’s easy to think, “It’s just a side project.” But if people rallied behind it, if it solved a real pain, it’s not small. Selling too soon—or staying stuck—can shape how you build anything else in the future.

Outcomes

• If this goes poorly: You take the offer out of fear or stress. The tool dies. You feel a mix of shame and “was that it?” energy that follows you into your next project.
• If this goes how it usually does: You get overwhelmed. Reddit helps a bit, but no clear action follows. Momentum fades. You don’t sell, but you don’t keep it alive either.
• If this goes well: You make a solid decision—whether to walk away with eyes open, or double down. Either way, you move forward with your energy intact and your head clear.
• If this goes great: This moment becomes fuel. You gather allies, make a real plan, and let this spark something bigger than just a single tool. You start building change, not just code.

Key Questions to Work Through

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What Did I Actually Build?

Why this matters:

Was it just a clever app? Or was it something that gave people hope, agency, or relief? That difference matters.

What could happen next:

• You treat it like a viral blip, and lose sight of what made it matter.
• You stay focused on features instead of the deeper purpose.
• You realize people trusted it because it felt human and rebellious—and that’s a rare signal.
• You start seeing yourself not just as a coder, but as someone who could lead real change.

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