Launch day reflections: how to balance excitement and nerves?

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We have launched today and I am feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. I'm the kind of person who tends to worry about things that could go wrong instead of just enjoying the process. For the past few days, I've been really focused on the product, trying to fix stuff. But looking back, I realize I might have gone a bit overboard – some of those fixes weren't even necessary, and they ended up causing new problems. Shoutout to all you perfectionists out there – I bet you can relate to this!

I am so grateful to the extremely supportive PH community, it is scary to show your product to the world, but here it feels safe. And the feedback and ideas we receive from our visitor from PH is invaluable.

So, here's the deal – how long before launching should I stop obsessing over fixing every little thing?

Omar Faruk · Accepted Answer

Hey Natella! Congrats on your launch day! It's totally normal to feel a mix of excitement and nerves. Launching a product can be a rollercoaster of emotions. We just launched and I can relate with you.

As a fellow perfectionist, I completely understand the tendency to obsess over fixing every little thing. However, it's important to find a balance between striving for excellence and avoiding analysis paralysis. One approach that might help is setting specific criteria for what constitutes a necessary fix. Ask yourself: "Will this fix significantly impact the user experience? Will it prevent any major issues?"

Remember, launching is just the beginning of your journey. Feedback from the PH community is valuable, so embrace it and use it to iterate and improve your product. And don't forget to celebrate your achievements along the way!

Wishing you all the best on your launch day and beyond! 🚀

Natella Nuralieva · Answer

@omar_faruk29 Hi Omar, thank you so much for these words, I agree completely! And celebrating achievements is something easy to forget but important for a long run. Thanks for sharing your reflections

Natella Nuralieva · Answer

@mary_rumyantzeva Mary ❤️ You are the co-founder a girl could dream of haha 
Thank you so so much, I am so lucky and happy to experience all the startup journey with you! Dream team!

Mary Rumyantzeva, PhD · Answer

Natella, I'm the luckiest person to have you as my co-founder. Without your perfectionism, we couldn't have made progress! I'm incredibly grateful for your dedication to the product. It was a crazy day for us, but it was absolutely worth it! Love you, girl!

Launch day reflections: how to balance excitement and nerves?

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