One could create an app...

Anyone who can develop software has had this moment. Doing everything right for once. The architecture perfect, the user experience golden. That's how I came up with my own project. Admittedly, it was still very vague at first. I only knew it had to do with education and analysis and be incredibly useful.

Many years passed before this happened, during which I was chased through the corporate mill. Although I was a freelancer (supposedly independent and free), I was still confined within narrow limits. In short, I always felt like I was in prison.

When I started doing my first small projects over six years ago, they failed mainly because of the idea. It wasn't clear enough what I wanted. Then, a little over three years ago, it came to me. I had been dabbling with crypto for a while and was shocked at how poor the user experience was. Not only that, but people were actively exploiting the lack of knowledge among beginners. Developers who had no idea about finance and finance-savvy people who had no idea about software. Perfect for scams!

When I finally had my first results, I realised how incredibly difficult it all was. Yes, I knew what I wanted, but you underestimate how much work it actually is. I'm glad I didn't know that at the beginning. I probably wouldn't have continued.

Today, I look back on my work with pride and am amazed at how I managed to do it. I'll tell you: it took years of hustle and grind. Weekends and nights spent coding. But I like the result. If you like, take a look.

But I'm not writing this for fun. I want to share something, and it's an open secret. Find your reason why. It has to be strong, because you'll go through many days that will drain your energy. Days when you work late into the night and the question remains in your head the whole time: is it worth it? And I tell you, it's worth it while you're doing it.

I've never learned so much about myself as I have in these years. So much self-respect. And so much respect for the achievements of a team and communication.

Of course, I have people who have helped me. But honestly, it's difficult to teach someone what you want when the idea is still in its infancy. Since then, I have never complained about my team colleagues or customers who ask stupid questions.

My motivation used to be to do everything better. Today, I see how challenging that is. And I've learned to be extremely content within myself. And I owe that to my side hustle:

https://treno.finance