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  • Why do you do what you do? Has your purpose changed since you started?

    Before you say something deep/altruistic like "We are doing it for customers..." (Yes, we all should.) Let's start with your inner initial motives. Why did you start? In many cases, one of the main reasons is: – gaining freedom in the future (aka earning money so they can have more time and space for themselves and their families) 🤝 My was "doing things I liked doing". (and the reason still remains – I only broaden the spectrum of activities I like and practice them).

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    André J
    I want to be free. And I want to free my friends as well 🐈🐈‍⬛🐿️
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    @sentry_co Dobby will be free. 🧦
    Gernot Bernkopf
    I reached a point in my job where I felt like I couldn’t grow or achieve anything more. That’s when I realized I needed to pursue something of my own, not only to take on new challenges but also to immerse myself in continuous learning and personal development.
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    @dcupl you named the one of main reasons why I quit some jobs – no perspective to grow. Is your business something that fulfils this need?
    Alex AI
    There are several reasons. First, family. My father has always been an indie hacker. Not in the software/tech sense, but in the sense that he always did everything on his own—houses, cars, businesses. He has so many skills and competencies that I could write a list for days. Second, I enjoy bringing to life the things that interest me. Third, freedom. Going to the office and spending time commuting, having discussions and conversations that didn’t interest me at all, made me think about alternative solutions. Why not do the things you want, be in the places you want, and participate in the conversations you want?
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    @byalexai So initially, is it something done by tradition you want to follow? In my case, it is the opposite :D The tradition I do not follow at all :D
    Paula Schiffelbein
    We aim to empower people with technology and provide them with the opportunity to become entrepreneurs. Our purpose has always been the same. Until we accepted and embraced it as our main guide, we experienced what we like to call 'identity crises.
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    @paula_schiffelbein Thanks for sharing this personal experience :)
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    David
    For me, it’s about doing what I enjoy. If I stop enjoying it, I change course. Now, ”enjoying it” can take many forms - whether it’s fun, meaningful or fulfilling. But at the core, it’s always about finding enjoyment in what I do.
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    @davidskr I think that in this we are on the same page David :)
    Mark Lemuel M
    every one wants to be financially free. escape from 9-5. truth is when you are a business owner you work 24/7 . clients are your boss so no goofing around. the best thing that you can benefit from is the ability to gain momentum in sales in the fastest way possible then buying assets (cashflow) to really make yourself financially free.
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    @kilopolki I suppose that having freedom in finances means selling products instead of services. (not trading your time)
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    Mark Lemuel M
    @busmark_w_nika this is true how ever until you are a great influencer you can't really sell your product. influence is money and power
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    Udaya Sri
    My primary motivation is to support my family financially, and my second motivation stems from my curiosity about how the world works. As someone in my early 20s, I'm eager to learn and improve, making a positive impact, no matter how small, within my family. I hope to grow from that foundation.
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    @udaya_sri Support them. I have seen many young people secure their family future that way their parents can retire sooner. Is this your case too?
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    Udaya Sri
    @busmark_w_nika Yes, that's my first priority.
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    Alex Hels
    I do what I do because it fuels my passion for connecting with others and exploring new opportunities! My purpose has definitely shifted since I started—now it's about optimizing my experience with tools like tigerexch login. It’s not just about the bets; it’s about being part of a community that thrives on strategy and excitement!
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    Fatimah Nur Maulani
    No, my goal never changed when I started.
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    Guillaume
    My initial motivation was wanting to work on my own projects rather than spending time on client work or on projects that didn’t feel meaningful or useful to me.
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    @gde Match! 🙏
    Winston.
    Never change :) I love seeing how innovation in the tech field helps people improve their lives in various ways.
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    @winston_appsallset Seems to be kinda altruistic. I hope that your dream will come true soon :)
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    hongkai
    Great question, Nika! As a student, I initially started for the creative freedom, exploring my passion for side projects and building something unique that others could enjoy. I genuinely hope that over time, my purpose can evolve to focus on creating value and aiming to make a positive impact. Thanks for sparking this reflection!
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    @hongkai what do you want to do in life?
    Sonia Kandola
    I've only recently gotten into entrepreneurship and tried building something for myself! This was really driven by a lack of connection to my previous job, feeling kind of stuck, no growth, no challenge, etc. I really want to see what I'm capable of building, if I can truly have the discipline, accountability, creativity, etc. to make something really great. I want to feel connected and engaged with what I'm doing. I want to feel invested, especially if I'm dedicating so much of my time and life to it. I also want the financial freedom, control over my own time. I want to build wealth so I can give back to my family and community! Have you found that your reasons or purpose has changed or developed since you started? Has anything surprised you?
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    Sonia Kandola
    @busmark_w_nika currently working with a friend to develop an app that lets you sync Notion databases with Excel. My friend is working on the development of the app and I'm in charge of everything else (business operations, marketing, etc.). What's your favourite project that you've worked on and why?
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    @soniakandola Sonia, do you develop anything? I achieved already what I wanted and since then I am only searching for new ways how to challenge myself.