For the past month, I’ve used my app’s logo as my phone wallpaper—it’s my daily reminder to keep going.

For the past 4 weeks, my lockscreen has been one of the mockups of the logo for my app. Every time I pick up my phone—whether it’s late at night after a long meeting, or early in the morning before the day starts—it stares back at me. It’s not the official logo, just a mockup, but for me, it’s more than that. It’s a daily reminder of the work I’ve put in so far, the challenges I’ve faced, and the miles I still have to go to get to release day. Building something from scratch—pouring in every ounce of time, energy, and resources—is not easy. Sleepless nights, stressful moments, late meetings, and early mornings have become the norm. But this image, this simple wallpaper, keeps me focused. It reminds me that every small step matters—every bit of progress brings me closer to the moment I can say: “Beta is ready.” I’m not there yet, but I will be. And when I finally reach the release date, it’ll all be worth it. For those of you who have built something—whether it’s a business, an app, or a personal project—what do you use to keep yourself motivated when the journey gets tough? disclaimer: This isn’t the official logo yet, just one of the early mockups, but I use it as inspiration to keep going.