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Mishael Egbegi
AI Prompt Engineer @ National Open University of Nigeria
Start by Solving Your Own Problem
<p>The best businesses often start when someone solves a problem they personally face. If you wouldn't use your own product every day, it's hard to convince others to. </p><p><br/></p><p>Ask yourself honestly: </p><p><strong>"Do I really need this? Would I pay for this with my own money?"</strong></p><p>Products built from real personal needs work better and last longer.</p><p><strong>Why This Works</strong></p><p>1. <strong>You get the problem</strong></p><p> - No one understands the issue better than someone who deals with it daily. </p><p><br/></p><p>2. <strong>You'll care more</strong></p><p> - When it's your problem, you'll work harder to fix it right. </p><p><br/></p><p>3. <strong>People trust real users</strong></p><p> - It's easier to sell something when you actually use it yourself. </p><p><br/></p><p>4. <strong>You're the best tester</strong></p><p> - If it works for you, it can work for others like you. </p><p><strong>Real Examples</strong></p><p>- <strong>Canva</strong>: Made because the founder got frustrated with hard-to-use design software. </p><p>- <strong>Glossier</strong>: Created after the founder spent years writing about what beauty products should exist. </p><p>- <strong>Superhuman</strong>: Built because the founder wanted a better way to handle his own emails. </p><p><strong>Simple Truth</strong></p><p><strong>"Build something you need, and others will need it too."</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Picture this</strong>: A founder using their own product at their desk, with notes about improvements nearby. </p><p><br/></p>
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