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 up with fire.
I want to build tools that change lives.
I want to create platforms, solve African problems, help startups, automate workflows, rethink how people interact with tech.
I see it so clearly I can taste it.
And every time I sit to think, another idea shows up.
Another concept.
Another product.
Another “maybe this will work.”
But vision alone doesn’t pay rent.
And that’s the trap.
Vision feels like progress.
It gives a dopamine hit.
A rush of meaning.
But if it’s not attached to execution and revenue, it’s just a daydream.
The visionary keeps me going—but he also keeps me scattered.
He wants to fly before I’ve learned to walk with a steady rhythm.
The Hustler
Then there’s the hustler in me.
The one fixing broken trucks.
Trying to coach, blog, freelance, flip ideas, learn new tech, chase gigs, pitch strangers, and breathe—all in the same day.
The hustler is tired.
But he’s hungry.
He’ll run three times a day to clear his mind, then open VS Code at night hoping today’s build is “the one.”
The Broke CEO
And then there’s me.
The CEO of a one-man company with no revenue.
Tracking everything: traffic, signups, blog views, health stats… but feeling like none of it’s moving the needle.
I registered a company, Eliday Solutions Ltd, and haven’t done anything with it.
I have tools, I have blogs, I even have a few followers.
But traction? Consistency? Recurring income? Not yet.
I’m building, building, building…
But sometimes it feels like digging holes in the sand.
The Trap
Here’s what I’ve realized:
It’s not that I’m not talented. It’s that I’m doing too much of the wrong thing at the wrong time.
I’m trying to build the future before I’ve secured the present.
I’m trying to scale before I’ve stabilized.
I’m dreaming big while cashing out small.
It’s not sustainable.
Too many open tabs. Too many started projects. Too many “almosts.”
No wonder I’m burnt out.
No wonder I feel stuck.
The Shift
So here’s what I’m learning to do:
1. Hustle First
Fix the cash problem.
Pick one thing that pays.
Stick with it.
No distractions.
Whatever it is.
But choose it. Ruthlessly.
2. Structure Second
Build systems.
Track what’s working.
Drop what’s not.
No more guessing.
No more “throw everything at the wall.”
Let data tell me what deserves my time.
3. Vision Last
When my life is stable, the empire can begin.
Vision should scale traction, not replace it.
Dreaming is not the problem.
Dreaming too early is.
Where I’m Going
I still believe I’m an entrepreneur.
I believe I’ll figure this out.
But belief without execution is just fantasy.
So here’s what I’m doing: No more chasing 5 rabbits.
I’ll catch one first.
Then scale the hunt.
This is not a motivational post.
It’s a survival strategy.
And if you’re also trying to be a visionary, a hustler, and a broke CEO all at once… Pick a lane.
Then take over the highway when you’re ready.
Let’s Connect
If you’re in the same season and trying to build with purpose:
