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I usually just record audio when I'm thinking out loud, but this time I captured the video too.

This is me, unscripted, driving to the gym at 5 PM in the rain, processing my thoughts on building in public. It's raw. It's unfiltered. And honestly, this is how most of my ideas form, not at a desk, but when I'm moving.

In this video, I talk about:

Why building in public feels terrifying (and why you should do it anyway)

The difference between intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation

Why "aura points" are an illusion

What the Misfit Experiments are really about

How to shift from building for validation to building for yourself

No script. No edits. Just me thinking through the fear, the process, and why I'm committing to this publicly.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Why there's so much content (but you still have something to say)

1:04 - The fear of being "not interesting enough"

2:05 - Aura points are an illusion

3:18 - Who are these people judging you anyway?

4:16 - If you lose, they won't care. If you win, they'll show up.

5:05 - Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic: The shift that changes everything

6:19 - Why I'm calling it the Misfit Experiments

7:21 - Building for yourself, not for validation

8:25 - Documenting the messy middle

9:47 - Conclusion

DISCLAIMER:

This video was filmed hands-free on a securely mounted camera. My eyes remain on the road at all times, and no handheld devices were used. I am an experienced driver familiar with these roads. Please do NOT attempt to replicate this unless you are confident in your driving abilities and familiar with your route. Safety first, always. 🚗

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