Set proper expectations. Everything takes about twice as long as you think, so it's best to break things down into as small steps as possible. This is the heart

Set proper expectations. Everything takes about twice as long as you think, so it's best to break things down into as small steps as possible. This is the heart of agile / iterative dev, where productivity is measured by what you learn and validate about your startup's premise. If you're not feeling productive from day to day, it's because you're biting off more than you can chew.