Get organized by sending an investor update monthly

Jason Cohen drops a gem: send a monthly investor report even if you don’t have investors. Why? It forces you to think like someone watching your progress.

Why this works

• Writing forces clarity. You can’t hide fuzzy thinking when it’s on paper.
• Regular reviews create a feedback loop for faster improvement.
• Transparency (even if it’s just you) builds accountability.
• Spot what’s working, kill what’s not, and double down.
• Asking for specific help invites serendipitous support.

Real-world examples

• Stripe’s founders used regular investor emails to clarify strategy early on.
• TinySeed startups share monthly updates that reveal growth plateaus before they become crises.
• Indie hackers use public build logs as a form of accountability, often attracting surprise partners or customers.