Tobi Akinwumi

I’ve spent way too much time trying to “get it right” before starting. There’s this thing that happens working with some companies (and honestly, even solo work too): We spend so much time debating what the right move is.

In a recent post, I shared how “successful” projects — delivered on time, on budget, and on scope, can still fail. Why? Because they don’t always deliver real value.

Not every “successful” project is a win. Early in my career, I saw projects delivered on time and on budget… only to be shut down months later or make life harder for users. That disconnect led me to product management — a shift from celebrating output to focusing on outcomes.

Feeling drained but not sure why? It might be because you’re spending too little time on your “A” things—the tasks and people that truly energize you. Burnout often happens not from doing too much, but from neglecting what lights you up.

Day 6 - "You have the power to create a new path for yourself, so don’t let the past dictate your future." Happy Monday! It's a new week, so new energy. Whether you’re coming off a win, a setback, or just feeling stuck — today is another chance to take a step forward.

Day 5 - Letting Go of All-or-Nothing Thinking I used to think if I didn’t nail every interview question, the whole thing was a failure.

Day 4 “I release what was and embrace what is.” Taking a moment this weekend to be present — not overthinking what happened or what’s ahead. Just here. Grateful. Grounded. Hope you find time to rest, reflect, or reset — whatever you need most right now. Enjoy your weekend. 🌿

Day 3 – Friday reflections Woke up feeling groggy today… but I’m grateful. Grateful that I get to vibe today. It’s that simple. #HappyFriday #mindfulness #solana

Day 2 – Mind over matter. Three years ago, I ruptured my patella tendon playing soccer. It required surgery, had to get my patella reconstructed. 3 months without walking. Had to relearn how to walk again. I kept working through it all — but mentally, it was a battle.

Day 1 – Reprogramming. I’ve been on a journey with my mental health — some highs, some lows. Lately, I’ve been doing the inner work: slowing down, checking in, and asking why I feel the way I do.

Just here vibing @SuperteamCAN startup village. Got my hands on @drinkflojo better than my morning coffee

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@WalmartCanada this was what you sent me for my last grocery order. Highly unacceptable. There’s got to be better quality assurance when packing and delivering groceries. Rotten apples and potatoes and cracked eggs.

Doing a new challenge requires commitment. New feature coming to allow users to set goals on any challenge they are a part of. Planning on gamifying this as well to test if it increases motivation. #buildinpublic

From a coding challenge to a full-blown app! @gorallytally started as a fun project to learn mobile development, and now it's here on both android and iOS. Super basic for now but lots to come. Here's a summary of what I've used so far👇🏾 #buildinginpublic #buildinpublic

Built & launched @TunesNifty battle drops A new competitive way to release music as an exclusive digital collectible where artists go head-to-head to find out who has the strongest, loudest, and most supportive fan base. @Sara_JPhillips vs @Eman8 on niftytunes.xyz