Pete — The Product Guy

Everyone talks about the dream of quitting their 9-5. I didn’t choose it - I was laid off 3 times. Instead of breaking down, I’ve decided to break free. How I'm going to build a $10k/month Notion empire:

I’m not trying to “blow up.” I’m trying to build something I actually like waking up to.

If next month is just a little clearer than this one, I’ll take it.

I don’t want a rushed life. I want a steady one that feels like mine.

5 things I want to carry into next month Keep it simple Follow curiosity Don’t rush the work Enjoy the evenings with the kids Write even when I don’t feel like it

Sometimes “closer” just means “not confused today.”

Momentum is a strange thing. You don’t see it, you feel it.

I’m learning the moment things start making sense is usually right after you wanted to quit.

7 signs you’re closer than you think You’re noticing problems you couldn’t see before You care more about the work than the outcome You actually like what you’re building You explain your idea more clearly You’re less panicked than before You’re more consistent You’re not rushing

The hardest part isn’t the work, it’s managing my own expectations.

Every time I get frustrated, I remind myself: “I chose this.”

Most of my “work” is me muttering to myself while trying to solve a problem I created.

6 behind-the-scenes moments nobody sees Deleting more than I write Changing my mind… again Doubting myself mid-coffee Getting a random idea at 11pm Fixing tiny details no one asked for Feeling quietly proud when something clicks

Sometimes the best clarity comes from a 5-year-old telling you exactly what they see.

Kids ask the questions adults are too embarrassed to ask. Maybe that’s why they learn faster.

My youngest said “Why don’t you make it simpler?” And honestly… she’s right about everything.

5 things my kids accidentally taught me about work 1. The little things matter more than you think 2. You can start again if it goes wrong 3. People just want to be understood 4. Fun makes everything easier 5. Try first, think later

I don’t know if I’m doing this right, but I know I’m doing it better than yesterday.

Sometimes the “win” is just noticing you’re less stressed than you were last month.

It’s funny how one little moment can make a whole day feel worth it.

7 small moments this week that made me feel weirdly proud 1. I understood something I’ve been stuck on 2. A sentence landed exactly how I meant it 3. I organised a messy part of my system 4. I felt calm for no particular reason 5. Someone I respect liked a post 6. A kid asked, “Can I help?” 7. I didn’t rush a decision