The problem with inflated success metrics isn’t just the dishonesty. It’s the pressure it puts on others to make up their own numbers. You see posts like: “$200k month” “$250k in sales in 2 weeks” “Just landed a $100k project” And suddenly you’re questioning your own progress. You’re working hard, delivering great results, but it doesn’t feel like enough anymore. You start wondering… Should I talk bigger? Round things up? Flex a bit more? That’s how we ruin the culture of this industry. When everyone feels the need to perform, instead of share. Most people making big money aren't posting about it. And most people posting about big money aren't making it. There’s nothing wrong with growth. I want everyone to win. But if the only way you feel heard is by inflating the story, we’re doing something wrong. We’ve had amazing months at DesignMe. And other months that were dry. Projects paused. Deals fell through. That’s how it goes. You want to build credibility? Tell the full story. Not just the best one. Normalize real numbers, real context, and real conversations. Because this game’s already hard enough. No need to make it harder by faking it. We don’t need more hype. We need more honesty.