This reminds me of two important things: The #1 thing you need to do is find a way to sustain yourself and your energy through the long slog - Paul Graham's "H

This reminds me of two important things: The #1 thing you need to do is find a way to sustain yourself and your energy through the long slog - Paul Graham's "How Not to Die" The #2 thing you need to do is build relationships with customers and understand who's problem you're solving and how you're going to do it. Figuring out how to make forward progress is easier than figuring out how not to give up and how to get anyone to give a shit.