Most People Screw This Up

Adam Martelletti

Adam Martelletti

Building online is simple.

But that’s exactly where most people blow it.

They dabble.

They treat it like a hobby when it needs to be a mission.

I see it all the time.


The “Someday” Syndrome

You know the type:

  • “Someday I’ll launch that course.”

  • “Someday I’ll start writing.”

Spoiler: Someday never comes if you don’t kill the casual approach.

I was there too—busy but getting nowhere.

I spent months designing logos no one would see, tweaking copy no one would read, and reorganizing tools instead of using them.

Sound familiar?

Here’s the brutal truth:

No one cares about your someday. They care about what you deliver today.


The Anti-Casual Playbook

This isn’t rocket science. It’s mindset + execution.

Here’s the playbook I live by now:


1. Ship Ugly

Your first website will suck.

Your first post will be average at best.

Good. Post it anyway.

You don’t get better by planning—you get better by publishing.

My early landing pages were embarrassing.

But they started momentum. And that’s what matters.


2. Cut the Fat

One offer. One message. One path.

Forget fancy funnels and endless tweaks.

Start with:

  • A clear, specific problem

  • A simple, valuable offer

  • A website that converts

I wasted months trying to be everything to everyone.

That only leads to burnout and crickets.


3. Systemize the Mundane

Real creators don’t wait for inspiration.

They build systems.

  • Write before you scroll.

  • Publish before you tweak.

  • Help someone before you check metrics.

Block the time. Make it non-negotiable.


4. Measure What Matters

Likes don’t pay the bills. Retweets don’t build relationships.

Instead, focus on:

  • Conversations

  • Email subscribers

  • Actual sales

When I stopped chasing applause and started chasing connection, everything changed.


Your Next 3 Moves

Let’s kill “someday” right now. This week, do these three things:

  1. Launch a 1-page website

    Just a simple landing page with what you do and how to reach you. Done is better than perfect.

  2. Share 1 piece of content every day

    A tweet. A LinkedIn post. A 60-second video. Show up and give value.

  3. Start your email list

    Offer a small, useful freebie that solves a real problem. It doesn’t need to be big—just helpful.


The Time Is Now

Progress > perfection.

Action > analysis.

The online world rewards people who show up consistently and solve problems.

Stop treating this like a side project.

Start building something real.

You’re not waiting for permission anymore.

You’re executing. Now.