I'm building something. An idea, a community, a platform called Deeditt. But sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who sees it. As if the effort, time, and heart I've invested don't exist outside my mind. As if everything I'm doing is invisible.
And yet, I keep documenting it.
I don't do this out of vanity. I do it because I believe in the value of recording the process. In keeping a record of the steps that normally go unseen, of the beginnings that almost no one observes. This article is about that: the invisibility of beginnings, the power of documenting even when no one is watching, and the need to pay more attention to other people's journeys.
My Invisible Beginning: The Deeditt Story
Let me share a secret: Deeditt wasn't born in a flash of genius. It began with frustration—scrolling through social media and feeling that strange emptiness that comes from seeing only highlight reels, never the real stories.
For months before anyone knew about it, I was sketching ideas in notebooks. Building wireframes that no one saw. Writing code late at night after my regular work was done. Questioning if this was all just a waste of time.
There were weeks when I deleted everything and started over. Days when I convinced myself no one would ever use this platform. Moments when I wondered if I was solving a problem that only existed in my head.
I remember the first time I showed the app to my family. They were supportive but confused. "So it's like Instagram?" they asked. "Not exactly," I'd say, and then struggle to explain the difference between sharing polished moments and documenting real journeys.
Then came the first tests with friends. Some got it immediately. Others politely used it once and never came back. Each piece of feedback—both encouraging and deflating—shaped what Deeditt would become.
None of this process was visible to the world. But I documented it all—in notes, in code commits, in voice memos to myself. Not because anyone was watching, but because tracking the journey helped me see that I was actually moving forward, even on days when it felt like I was standing still.
The Invisibility of Beginnings
We all start in silence. In a room, in a notebook, in a café. The big ideas, the life changes, the most meaningful projects... they all begin without an audience.
And in that beginning, we are invisible.
No one sees the doubts, the first drafts, the mistakes. No one comments on the first post, no one responds to the first attempt. We wonder if what we're doing makes sense, if we should continue, if we're wasting our time.
That's the most fragile part of the creative process. But also the most real. And that's why it deserves to be documented.
The Hidden Journeys All Around Us
Think about the people you admire. The entrepreneur whose company you use every day. The athlete whose performance makes you hold your breath. The writer whose words changed how you see the world.
We know their names. We see their success. But we rarely see their beginning.
We don't see the entrepreneur who couldn't get anyone to invest in their "crazy idea." We don't see the athlete waking up at 5 AM for years before winning a single competition. We don't see the writer collecting rejection letters while working a job they hate to pay the bills.
Just recently, I spoke with someone who wanted to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu but didn't know where to start. They saw the black belts moving with fluid precision and couldn't imagine ever reaching that level. What they couldn't see were the thousands of times those same black belts were pinned to the mat as beginners, the bruises, the frustrations, the slow incremental improvements that no one else noticed.
I think about parents raising children with special needs, navigating systems not designed for them, celebrating tiny victories that might seem insignificant to others but represent mountains of effort and love.
Or entrepreneurs like myself, working for months or years before launching something the world might never embrace.
Of all these people, we typically only see the end result. We rarely witness the sacrifice, the doubt, the small daily choices that eventually create something meaningful. This is precisely the value that Deeditt brings to the world.
Why does no one Pay Attention to the Process?
Maybe it's cultural. We're attracted to results, not journeys. We celebrate achievements but ignore the stories behind them. We see the published book, but not the years of insecurity. We applaud the successful business, but not the months of uncertainty.
This harms us more than we realize.
Because if we don't see the paths, we repeat mistakes. If we don't understand the process, we don't value it. And if no one shares their beginnings, each new beginning feels lonely, as if it were a failure rather than a natural stage.
The Shame of Being Small
Something curious happens when you're just starting: you feel embarrassed to share. Not because you don't believe in what you're doing, but because it seems the world only validates what's already big.
I feel this acutely with Deeditt. Sometimes I wonder: Who am I to talk about growth when I don't yet have a community? To talk about impact when there are no numbers? To invite others when there aren't any followers yet?
But that's exactly why we need to speak up. Because the value lies in the intention, not the reach. Because what matters isn't how many people listen to you today, but how true you are to what you want to build.
I remember showing an early version of Deeditt to a potential investor. Their first question was, "How many users do you have?" When I explained it was still in development, they quickly lost interest. As if the idea itself, the problem it solved, had no value without an existing audience.
That moment could have stopped me. Instead, it clarified why Deeditt needed to exist: to create space for the value of beginnings, of processes, of invisible growth.
Deeditt: Making the Invisible Visible
At Deeditt, we believe processes are valuable. That your journey deserves to be documented, even if no one else sees it yet. That's why we created the possibility of building journeys, grouping thoughts, progress, setbacks, and real learnings.
Not to seek validation, but to leave a mark. So that one day you can look back and say: this is how I started. And also so that someone else, on their day one, can find your day one and feel less alone.
Documenting the invisible is an act of generosity. For your future self. For others who will come. For a more compassionate version of the world.
When I look back at my own documentation of building Deeditt—the notes, the failed designs, the pivots—I see something I couldn't see in the moment: a path forming. Each day adding something small but essential to what would eventually become a platform.
Learning from Others' Beginnings
Imagine if we paid more attention to people when they're just starting. If we followed the process of someone learning to live with anxiety. If we accompanied someone deciding to leave a toxic relationship. If we saw the intermediate steps of someone wanting to write a book, start a business, heal a wound.
How much would we learn? How much would we understand? How much would it change us to see that we're not alone in our slow, confusing, and often painful processes?
The problem isn't that people don't want to share. It's that they often feel they don't have permission to do so until they've arrived somewhere.
But what if we started valuing the during as much as the after?
The Value of Continuing, Even Without Applause
Today, I'm documenting the creation of a community that doesn't exist yet. I write about a product many don't know about. I talk about ideas that aren't trending. And that's okay. Because I'm not doing it just for others. I'm doing it for myself.
Because by sharing my journey, I can understand it better. I can realize that there is progress. That each day has value, even if it's invisible to the eyes of the world.
When I look at the Deeditt journey as I've documented it, I can see how far we've come from those first sketches. How the feedback from early testers shaped crucial features. How every time I explained the concept and saw confusion, it helped me clarify the vision.
None of this would be visible if I hadn't made the choice to document, even when—especially when—no one was looking.
Document, Even When No One is Looking
If you're starting something—a habit, a healing process, a new life, a business—document it. Not because the world asks you to. But because your story deserves to be told from the beginning.
Maybe no one will see it today. Maybe no one will understand it yet. But when the time comes, you'll have a map. And that map might guide others.
Documenting the invisible is an act of faith. And also of love. And at Deeditt, we believe these two things can change everything.
We're building a space where you can document your journey—whether you're learning jiu-jitsu, raising a child with special needs, starting a business, or reinventing yourself after a setback. Not because the world is waiting for your success story, but because the process itself has value. Because your day one deserves to be remembered, both by you and by those who will start where you once stood.
Join us in making the invisible visible. One deed, one day, one journey at a time.
Join a Supportive Community
To further support your journey in developing positive habits, consider using Deeditt, a mobile app where people can share positive thoughts and learn from each other's experiences. Being part of a community that fosters positive change can provide you with the encouragement and motivation you need. On Deeditt, you can connect with like-minded people, celebrate your achievements, and find inspiration in the successes and strategies of others. Embrace the power of community and make your habit-forming journey even more rewarding with Deeditt.
Fostering a Positive Mindset
At Deeditt, we are committed to supporting your journey of personal growth and positive thinking. We believe in creating a genuine community where mutual support is our greatest strength. We are here to listen to your feedback and suggestions, and we always welcome a simple "hello." Together, we can share our experiences, celebrate our victories, and overcome our challenges. Join us on this journey and let's support each other in fostering a positive mindset and continuous personal development. Your feedback and participation are what make this community strong and vibrant.