[wqtz]

I’ll be the jerk here: I’ve stopped reading articles that include the word "lesson" unless they provide tangible impact metrics—like how much money you actually made as an indie dev. I have skimmed the article and to me it is generic. It might sound harsh, but that’s the reality. Hacker News has become nothing more than a launchpad for new apps and services. These posts are often just veiled advertisements, like yet another "Show HN: Timelines.app."

[indigoabstract]

I think he has been open and honest about his journey. It's much better to look at these articles for inspiration and to know that if others have done it, than so can you, if you want it bad enough. Or at least more than your present situation.

We're all different and each must find their own way. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't help it he would spill out all the details for you, because what works for others will not work for you and vice versa.