On trying again:
For the past 12 days I’ve been running a crowdfund campaign, hoping to raise the funds for the equipment I need to take my work to the next level and design one of my dream apps Y
The reason I launched the campaign was because I had been scammed out of $5K by the manufacturer who was supposed to produce the garments I had been working on for a long time. That collection was meant to be my main source of income, for Mismir and for myself. Losing it hit me hard both financially and mentally. It felt like the floor had been pulled from under me, because I had put everything into it. My only money, my only plan. It turned me upside down
And yet, life moves forward. However difficult it is to digest (and I admit I’m still not fully over it) I know I have to keep my head up. I have to stay guided by the deeper purpose that exists beyond the setbacks: to leave this world better than I found it. To design things that connect people, empower them, and allow them to express themselves. To make people feel a little more whole, a little more fulfilled
This campaign wasn’t a success. Not even 30% of the goal was reached. It’s hard to come to peace with that right now, because I had expectations. But it’s also okay. I am thankful. Thankful that even 30% was reached, thankful that people cared enough to support me and my dream
I know I could have done it better. But that’s how we learn, isn’t it? As someone I deeply respect reminded me during this campaign: “Edison made 999 lightbulbs that didn’t work before the 1 that changed everything” I’ve been through a lot of failures on my journey. I’ve lost more than I’ve gained (money, time, soul). But despite all this, I haven’t given up. And I won’t give up now
Even though I don’t yet have what I need to start the next chapter exactly as I envisioned, I will adapt. I’ll take a detour until I can return to the main path. The dream will not fade. One day this app will be released, because I believe in it too much to abandon it. I will try again, and when I do, it will be stronger and better
Today I’ll move slower, spend more time offline, and put some things in order. But before I close, I want to thank every single soul who supported this campaign. You can’t imagine how much your time, words, money, and encouragement mean to me. I will not forget it. If you haven’t already, I invite you to visit the crowdfund link and choose whether you’d like a refund or prefer to let your contribution stand. I’m good with either choice. What matters most to me is that your support feels meaningful, not wasted (whether it continues with me or goes to another dream that needs it)
Thank you: @dwn2erth.eth @jordanisgreen.eth @papa @ryanfox.eth @selenevisions @seeingblue @tinyrainboot @jessyjeanne @pauline-unik @blakefinucane @tako-unik @0ffline @christopher @benna @erica @awkquarian @rileybeans @godsticky.eth @odysseyheart @coinempress @iohenn @winberry @alitiknazoglu @zaal @cristinaspinei @horsefacts.eth @twolf @trebor69 @gaia @statuette @arjantupan @msmeghna @janicka @ogebaeby @purplenerrd @juampi @kenny @lianta @yoshiromare.eth @tekr0x.eth @cartesse.eth @les @typeof.eth @arseniy.eth
The dream is still alive! I will try again! Giving up has never been an option!🌹
https://crowdfund.seedclub.com/c/cmetml22d0d0eqk0sj4c63dz9
With love,
Eduard🌹
