[cheshireoctopus]

I don't manage it all. Something is always slipping and I always feel like I am falling behind.

That said, here are some tactics I've used over ~2 years as a solo founder to try to keep it together:

1. Focus weeks on certain functions - ie work on developing features for one week and then switch to marketing tasks the next. Admittedly harder than it seems, but when actually followed, find I make considerable progress on that week's topic of focus. Also forces me to accomplish harder work (marketing/sales for me) vs. retreating to what is most comfortable (developing).

2. Speaking with other founders / leaders in the space I operate. This has been especially helpful as I've struggled with a growth/marketing strategy and speaking with others selling adjacent products in the same space has unblocked me many times.

3. Keeping realistic expectations that I'm doing this solo and it will be very difficult at times. Also harder than it seems.

4. Keep a founder's log to persist notable events and learnings. Useful when feeling particularly overwhelmed as I can revisit how much has been accomplished.

[abnercoimbre]

#4 is something I need to do ASAP, appreciate the tip. It's easy to see the chasm of what's still ahead but forget how far you've come.

[robotandco]

#2 resonates. But not only leaders in the space you're building. Talk to leaders who have built one person companies. It's a unique skillset.