Builders of internet things are always looking for productivity boosts. Even the most disciplined tech founder has vices, escapes, corners of their computers to which they retreat for moments of mindlessness. Building in Public is a useful practice for gritty founders to counteract vice. It enforces accountability, builds credibility, and lets others connects with your authentic online self (not just when things are going well). I’m somewhat internet-averse in the same specific way that peopl...

Builders of internet things are always looking for productivity boosts. Even the most disciplined tech founder has vices, escapes, corners of their computers to which they retreat for moments of mindlessness. Building in Public is a useful practice for gritty founders to counteract vice. It enforces accountability, builds credibility, and lets others connects with your authentic online self (not just when things are going well). I’m somewhat internet-averse in the same specific way that peopl...