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Ask HN: How do you decide when to stick with a project

I always tend to pivot whenever I encounter a dead end or believe that the value I saw when starting the project is no longer there, and I shouldn't waste my time continuing with said project. I guess what Im trying to ask is, is cutting off my project early whenever I feel like it is the smart thing to do or should I continue until Im certain that whatever my project is the end goal is not feasible/realistic.
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Re:Ask HN: How do you decide when to stick with a project by andsoitis on Saturday November 14, 2026 @11:53AM (#50498500)
When was the last time you started and finished a project?
Re:Ask HN: How do you decide when to stick with a project by mjs06 on Saturday November 14, 2026 @12:00PM (#50498562)
Other than very simple projects, don't really remember.
Re:Ask HN: How do you decide when to stick with a project by andsoitis on Saturday November 14, 2026 @12:02PM (#50498579)
Complete something for a change. Break the pattern. You rationalize your current pattern by saying there's a better opportunity half way through your project, but that's an excuse. You need to taste the success of finishing a project, even if isn't the most impactful project. Otherwise I predict you will never finish something.
Re:Ask HN: How do you decide when to stick with a project by mjs06 on Saturday November 14, 2026 @12:04PM (#50498604)
Noted. Thanks for the advice.