Most side projects fail before the first release, not because the idea is bad, but because scope keeps expanding.

My current workflow is simple:

1. Define one user and one painful problem.
2. Write an MVP checklist with no more than five deliverables.
3. Ship in small increments every week.
4. Publish progress publicly to create accountability.

When I keep the scope tiny and release often, I get feedback early and avoid wasting time.

The goal is not perfection. The goal is learning and momentum.