I’ve been thinking about how everyone says they’re “just building for fun,” even when they’ve got users, revenue, support emails, all that. Like… at some point, isn’t that actually a business? We act like calling it a business is too serious, like it means we need investors or an office, so we keep hiding behind “indie project” to avoid judgment.
But honestly, it’s okay to say, “Yeah, I run a small business. It’s not huge, but it’s real.” You don’t need VC money to be legit. Professional doesn’t mean corporate. It just means you care, you show up, you build with intention. There’s no shame in taking your own work seriously, even if it’s small.
Idk, maybe I’m overthinking, but I feel like we downplay things because we’re scared of failing publicly. Calling it a hobby feels safer. But if something has customers and you’re putting real time into it—why be afraid to own it? Curious if anyone else struggles with that weird urge to pretend it’s “just for fun” when it actually matters to you.