What is an MVP Really?
An MVP is not a half-finished product. It is the smallest thing you can build to test your riskiest assumption.
Scope Your MVP
List every feature you want. Then cut it in half. Then cut it in half again. That is your MVP.
Choose the Right Tech Stack
For most MVPs, use what you know. Speed matters more than scalability at this stage.
Launch in 30 Days
Set a hard deadline. Parkinson's Law says work expands to fill available time. Fight it.
Measure and Learn
Define one metric that matters. Track it obsessively. Everything else is a distraction.