This post is part of TextConf, a series of calm, text-based seminars under Vyoma.
No mic.
No stage.
Just ideas you can read, pause on, and return to.
Welcome to TextConf #2
I’m Prasoon Jadon, a solo developer and founder working on tools, open-source, and security awareness under Vyoma.
In the last session, we talked about security and awareness.
Today, we’re talking about something quieter — but just as important.
How to build in public without burning yourself out.
Why This Topic Matters
Building in public is powerful.
It helps you:
- Learn faster
- Stay accountable
- Meet like-minded people
- Open unexpected opportunities
But it also comes with invisible pressure:
- Posting consistently
- Always “shipping”
- Comparing progress
- Feeling behind
Burnout doesn’t arrive loudly.
It accumulates quietly.
1️⃣ Building in Public Is Optional — Not a Rule
Somewhere along the way, “build in public” became an expectation.
It’s not.
You’re allowed to:
- Build privately for weeks
- Pause posting
- Share selectively
Rule to remember:
Your project exists even when you don’t post about it.
2️⃣ Visibility ≠ Progress
One of the biggest traps:
Mistaking visibility for progress.
A week of quiet coding often beats:
- Daily posts
- Constant updates
- Performative productivity
Progress happens in commits, not timelines.
When you build in public, comparison becomes automatic.
You see:
- Faster builders
- Bigger launches
- More engagement
What you don’t see:
- Their context
- Their resources
- Their support systems
Important reminder:
You are comparing your behind-the-scenes to their highlights.
4️⃣ Choose a Pace You Can Sustain
Sustainable beats impressive.
Ask yourself:
- Can I maintain this pace for 6 months?
- Does this energize me or drain me?
- Am I sharing because I want to — or because I feel I must?
Burnout often comes from ignoring these questions.
A good community:
- Makes you feel safe asking questions
- Doesn’t demand constant output
- Respects silence
That’s the kind of space I’m trying to build under Vyoma.
Not fast.
Not loud.
Intentional.
Open Reflection
If this were a live text seminar, I’d ask:
- Have you ever felt pressure while building in public?
- What’s one boundary you want to set going forward?
- What does a sustainable pace look like for you?
You can reflect quietly or share in the comments.
Closing Thoughts
You don’t owe the internet your energy.
Build.
Rest.
Share when it feels right.
Burnout doesn’t mean you failed —
it means something needs adjusting.
This was TextConf #2.
More sessions will follow.
Thanks for reading quietly
— Prasoon Jadon
Founder, Vyoma