The Power of Saying No
There’s a sentence most people fear to say. Not because it’s offensive, or hard to pronounce, but because it feels like betrayal. The word is No. I didn’t know how to say it. For a long time, I was that… Continue Reading
There’s a sentence most people fear to say. Not because it’s offensive, or hard to pronounce, but because it feels like betrayal. The word is No. I didn’t know how to say it. For a long time, I was that… Continue Reading
First, a big thank you to everyone who’s been reading these monthly updates. If you’re new here and wondering what this is all about, check out the January recap to get the full story:👉 https://elidayjuma.com/january-2025-recap-progress-lessons-and-whats-next As promised:1 month, 1 product.… Continue Reading
Work is changing fast. You don’t need a glass office and a fancy title to be productive anymore. You need good Wi-Fi, power that won’t cut off mid-call, and a space that makes you want to show up and build.… Continue Reading
At the beginning of 2025, I made a bold public commitment: to ship one product every single month for 12 months. No matter what. No matter the circumstances. No excuses. Just consistent execution. Now, standing at the halfway point of… Continue Reading
May 2025 was a month of bold moves, tough lessons, and steady growth. It’s the fifth month in my commitment to launching a new startup every month, and this time I stepped into a space I’ve personally lived through —… Continue Reading
Money is like a river. When it flows near your farm, you have two options: you can dig small canals to irrigate your crops gradually, or you can try to redirect the entire river into your land. The first brings… Continue Reading
There’s a dangerous place I’ve found myself in. It’s not poverty. It’s not failure. It’s trying to be a visionary, a hustler, and a broke CEO—all at the same time. Let me explain. The Visionary The visionary in me wakes… Continue Reading
Imagine this: a founder spends three years building an app that no one uses. Feedback is lukewarm, retention rates are dismal, and revenue is nonexistent. But when mentors, investors, and even customers suggest a pivot, the founder refuses. “I’ve put… Continue Reading
At the start of 2025, I made a bold resolution—to ship one tool or product every month. This wasn’t just about pushing code or launching MVPs. It was a commitment to consistency, creativity, and contribution. Each month has brought its… Continue Reading
In today’s job market, the competition is fierce. Companies are hiring slower, vetting deeper, and asking more technical, behavioral, and problem-solving questions than ever before. For job seekers, especially in the tech space, the preparation phase can be overwhelming. As… Continue Reading