Let's pause

November 2024

Author

Benoît Devilliers
December 02, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Welcome to my monthly exploration of building products, learning in public, and finding my way as a generalist in tech. I share my pains, questions, insights hoping they will help someone on their quest.

✔️Accountability check (from last month)

  1. Keep making my clients happy - Kept the focus on delivering value

  2. Post more on X - Actually posted less on X (23 vs 24 posts), tried memes but engagement wasn't there

  3. Make more progress on Dowe.do as I got access to Bubble’s mobile beta - Currently on pause we realized we need a solid marketing plan before pushing forward (couldn't get enough people on waitlist to justify time on it)

  4. Post 2 videos on Youtube - Zero videos published, ball completely dropped here

❌ Pains

November unveiled a critical insight: my undefined objectives were clouding my perspective. Without clear benchmarks, I felt my efforts perpetually fell short—not from imposter syndrome, but from an ambiguous understanding of what constitutes success.

❓Questions

  1. What is my long-term vision?

  2. How can I have better boundaries?

  3. Is my calendar aligned with my objectives?

💡 Insights

  1. This question really stuck with me this month. In the really long term I know I want to be part of a Product Studio. Still need to refine how to get there though.

  2. I tend to think about work after work and I think I need a break. Just bought a PS5, let's see if it helps lol

  3. I tried a new organisation of my time. Clients calls on Tuesday and Thursday. Maker days on Monday, Wednesday and Friday... Let's see how it goes!

🏆 Wins

  • Identified why I was feeling I was not doing enough

  • Got more curious about prospection, I am currently testing La Growth Machine.

  • Paid for some coaching and really enjoyed the process

  • Managed to publish this edition, wasn’t looking good to begin with

🗓️ Next month plan

  • Take time to define a path to that Product Studio dream. (Need both short terms and mid terms goals).

  • 1 youtube video

  • Keep posting on X

  • Take some time off with family to reset

Thank you for reading me !
Get better everyday, Benoît