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3 Years Ago vs. Today: 14 Tips to Keep Momentum Alive

3 years ago, he had 47 dead projects. Today, he ships monthly. Discover the 14 momentum hacks that cure procrastination and force you to execute now.

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Selim Yoruk
Aug 21, 2025
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3 years ago I had 47 half-finished projects.

Today I ship 3 new micro-products a month.

14 tips that flipped the switch 👇

  1. Ask “What does half-done look like?” Then ship that.

  2. Replace to-do lists with “What’s the riskiest assumption I can test today?”

  3. Reward yourself for starting, not finishing.

  4. Make every task answerable with yes/no—no maybes.

  5. Use “What would this look like if it were easy?” as a filter.

  6. Put a 10-minute timer on decisions; the first instinct is usually right.

  7. Publish ugly drafts—feedback beats perfection.

  8. Frame procrastination as data: what emotion am I avoiding?

  9. Keep a “Done” log; visible progress fuels dopamine.

  10. Turn goals into questions: “Can I get 3 beta users by Friday?”

  11. Batch tiny similar tasks—emails, invoices, outreach.

  12. Say the scary question out loud; shame dies in daylight.

  13. Set calendar blocks for thinking, not just doing.

  14. Remember: progress is measured in reps, not applause.

Happy shipping.

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