2026-01-16 19:33:14

What is the most frustrating? It's that "Expected Pay Date." Once you fixate on a specific payday, you can't stop—spamming, anxiety, suspicion. Always feeling like the other party is ghosting. Waiting for your salary, in essence, is being constrained by time, and your mind becomes rigid along with it.

But I increasingly enjoy another feeling—aimlessly tinkering. Not knowing when there will be a reward, it is precisely this uncertainty that makes every gift incredibly precious. Those surprises come from vast unknowns.

Ultimately, it's about doing a good job with the product itself. Refining details, fixing bugs, trying to truly move users. That's enough. No need to wait anxiously, because real value will come to you on its own.

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GasBankrupter

· 19h ago

Haha, really, I was dumbfounded on payday, either refreshing my wallet or checking group chats. I've fully understood this approach. Instead of worrying, it's better to focus on the product. After all, users will vote with their feet. The worst thing is those who eagerly wait for salary during holidays, and then eagerly wait for holidays when they get paid—endless cycle... It's better to focus on doing things diligently. Some things are indeed not urgent. The more anxious you are, the easier it is to make mistakes. Taking it slow can actually be faster. Take a deep breath. When the real project launches, it will all be worth it. For now, don't think about those intangible things.

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PositionPhobia

· 19h ago

NGL, waiting for payday really feels torturous, but honestly, I'm more concerned about whether the product itself truly resonates with people. The process itself is valuable; those unexpected gains are often much more interesting than planned ones. That's right, don't just focus on the schedule; refining the details with dedication is the key. Build a good product, and everything else will come naturally. I agree with this logic. Anxious waiting vs. aimless tinkering, the latter sounds much freer, though you need to be mentally strong. Uncertainty can sometimes be more healing than certainty; think about it from the other side. This is the idea: value speaks for itself, so there's no need to wait in vain.

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Frontrunner

· 19h ago

Oh, wait, there's a problem with this logic... --- Waiting for returns is basically a psychological game; the more you wait, the more anxious you become. --- I think, rather than waiting for a specific date, it's better to focus on product quality. --- This viewpoint is indeed good; doing quality work naturally brings rewards, no need to stare at the clock every day. --- Aimlessly messing around might actually be more freeing? I like this idea. --- You're right, true value can't be waited for; it has to be refined by oneself. --- I've really experienced the anxiety of waiting for payday; it's extremely uncomfortable. --- Uncertainty actually makes people more motivated? That's an interesting perspective.

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