How did you handle launch day nerves?

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Our team is planning to launch in October. We all know launch day can be a mix of excitement and anxiety. I’d love to hear how you stayed calm and managed the stress on launch day. Any tips for making it through without losing sleep?

Xinshu Ta · Accepted Answer

Be prepared and contact as many people as you can

Benson Gao · Answer

Get the coffee ready and wait for the product launch

Bilal Asif · Answer

Here for some tips and hacks. Would love to know. We are launching on 17th October. Could use all the help we can get. :D

Aria Madeline Sinclair · Answer

What worked for me was just staying positive and focusing on delivering value to users. Remember, a launch is just the beginning of a journey, not the end goal. Oh, and definitely do something fun with the team to burn off that nervous energy - maybe a group meditation session or a nerf gun battle in the office! You got this! 💪😄

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I had a backup plan for everything. Knowing we were prepared for the worst case scenarios helped ease my nerves.

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Staying connected with the team helped.  I kept the mood light with jokes and check ins throughout the day.

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Honestly, deep breaths and a good playlist. Music helped keep me calm during the chaos.

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I focused on staying busy! I kept myself occupied with small tasks to avoid overthinking.

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I went for a long walk before the launch!  Getting outside cleared my head and helped me stay grounded.

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Thorough preparation is key—have a checklist and trust your team to handle their tasks. Anticipate possible setbacks and have backup plans ready. Take short breaks to clear your mind, and remember that launch day is just one step in a larger journey. Most importantly, rest well and stay hydrated to stay sharp and focused.

Sage Wang · Answer

Congrats on the upcoming launch!  Our team definitely felt those pre-launch nerves, but we found that preparation and trust in the process helped a lot.

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I totally feel you! Our team went  through the same rollercoaster of emotions, but one thing that helped a lot was breaking things into smaller chunks

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Focusing on the positive aspects, such as the excitement of sharing the product with the world and the potential impact it can have, can help shift the mindset away from nerves. Taking breaks throughout the day to practice mindfulness or deep breathing exercises can also be beneficial in managing stress levels.

Michael · Answer

Launch day is always a mix of excitement and nerves, but it’s important to embrace both.

Bartosz Strickland · Answer

Trust your prep! We spent months preparing, so I reminded myself we were ready for this.

How did you handle launch day nerves?

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