[jhunter1016]

Failure is part of learning. The failure of my project Graphite Docs (https://graphitedocs.com) crushed me too. I had built something new and exciting for a niche community, but I had failed to leverage the community that already loved it. Instead, I tried going after the “bigger” fish. The ever-elusive enterprise clients. That, in my opinion, is ultimately what did me in.

I did an interview on Failory that goes into a lot more detail: https://www.failory.com/interview/graphite-docs

But the biggest lesson I learned is how and when to validate things. Validation doesn’t stop once you’ve launched. And validation should also not be so intense that you never launch. It’s a delicate balance that I feel much more equipped to manage now.