Why I'm Building in Public (And Why You Should Too)

I'm starting with zero followers, no budget and a big idea. This is my first week building in public and I'm already seeing the power of transparency. I'm not hiding, I'm shouting my journey from the rooftops and you should too.

# What Is Building in Public?

It's sharing your build process, warts and all. The wins (like my first OrbitHQ breakthrough), the flops (like the feature that crashed) and the numbers (I've made $0 so far, but I'm just getting started).

# Why I'm Going Public Now

No audience, no cash, no problem. I just created my X account (@astralshardio) and I'm about to start tweeting my OrbitHQ progress, code snippets, bugs and all. Building in public isn't just marketing; it's my secret weapon.

# What I Expect to Happen

Based on what I've seen from other builders:

→ Organic growth - Authentic content attracts real followers.

→ Early users - People want to be part of the journey from day one.

→ Investor interest - VCs love seeing traction in real-time.

→ Real connections - Meeting other builders who share the same struggles.

# Why It Works

1. Accountability - Public goals force you to deliver (I'm promising to ship OrbitHQ by Q2 2026).

2. Feedback - Early users will tell me what sucks before I waste months building the wrong thing.

3. Marketing - My X will be my billboard, free and authentic.

4. Network - I'll meet coders and founders who push me to be better.

# The Downsides (And Why I Don't Care)

Copycats? Let them try, I'm too fast. Pressure? I thrive on it. Privacy? I'm an open book. The benefits outweigh the noise.

# How I'm Starting

→ Post when I have something to say - No forced daily posting, just authentic updates.

→ Show my work - Code snippets, screenshots, revenue (I'll share my $0 proudly).

→ Engage - Reply to every comment to build trust.

→ Be consistent - Show up regularly, even if it's small.

Ready to follow my journey? Follow me on X @astralshardio and watch me build OrbitHQ from zero to hero. Let's make waves together.

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