Last year I did something that, on paper, looked impressive. I built 12 products in 12 months. Not prototypes.Not Figma concepts.Actual working products. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Building products is the easy part. Anyone with enough stubbornness and caffeine… Continue Reading
At the beginning of this year, I made a public commitment. Not a vague resolution. Not a motivational tweet. A measurable, uncomfortable commitment. In 2026, I would commercialize one product every single month. Not build them from scratch. Not brainstorm… Continue Reading
At the beginning of January, I set the agenda for 2026. I said I’m no longer chasing volume.I’m chasing real, monetizable, sustainable value. One clear goal for the year:Commercialize one product every month. Not by building shiny new things from… Continue Reading
In January 2026, as the Nairobi sun rose on a new year, I sat with my coffee (still black, still sugar-free) and felt something shift. Not fireworks. Not a viral moment. Just quiet, earned clarity. 2025 was the year I… Continue Reading
In January 2026, I kicked off the year by finally diving into Startup Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle by Dan Senor and Saul Singer. Beyond serving as a compelling showcase for Israel as an innovation powerhouse, the book… Continue Reading
As we wind up 2025, I can say this without exaggeration:this year changed how I build, how I think, and how I measure progress. Not in the loud, celebratory way LinkedIn loves.Not in the “look at my growth chart” way.But… Continue Reading
Each month, one new tool.That’s the promise I made to myself at the start of the year — and it still stands. No matter how heavy life gets, no matter how much chaos the entrepreneurial path throws my way, I… Continue Reading
At the beginning of this year, I made a personal vow — one product every month.Not for vanity. Not for clout.It was about discipline — the kind of rhythm that forces creativity to meet accountability. And for seven straight months,… 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