First app I built? 3 downloads.
One from me, one from my mom, one from my cousin.
Still felt like success.
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It’s been over 7 months since I built PostPocket for myself and decided to publish it on the App Store.
Even now, seeing purchases come in throughout the week still brings me the same joy I felt from the very first one.
Some founders raise millions before building.
Some build for years before making a dollar.
Me? I built an app in 3 days and now I’m explaining to my mom why strangers from Brazil are sending me feature requests at 3AM.
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Here’s a sneak peek at my 3 projects 👀👇
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Published my first blog about my app journey back in Jan 2025
At the time I had just hit $625 — felt massive then
Now the app has crossed $2.4K+
But that first win still hits different
Shared how I marketed my bookmarking app
Might help if you’re l
First post:
Hey guys, excited to share that i learnt 1-10 numbers successfully 🚀. After 3 numbers felt like giving up, but motivated my self and finally made it.
Mirza Life Coach*
1. "Success is built on persistence—never give up."
2. "Listen first, sell second—understanding your client is key."
3. "Every interaction is a chance to make a difference."
I’m Nitesh from Guwahati, 20 years old, currently in my 2nd year of college.
For the past few years, I’ve been helping part-time at my father’s wholesale grocery shop — a business we built steadily over the years. It’s taught me customer management,