Project Momentum Tracker: Conquer the 'Middle Slump'

The user describes a common psychological hurdle: the 'middle slump' in projects where initial excitement fades, progress feels invisible, and motivation wanes. This is a universal experience for creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone engaged in long-term projects. Existing productivity tools often focus on task management or final delivery, leaving the 'middle' unaddressed. A SaaS can provide targeted support to overcome this.

Product Form: A web or mobile application, possibly with desktop integration.

Core Functionality:

• Invisible Progress Visualization: Instead of just tasks, track metrics that highlight hidden progress (e.g., 'hours invested', 'number of small experiments run', 'words written', 'user feedback collected'). Display a 'progress curve' that visually represents the dip and eventual recovery.
• Re-validation Prompts: Automated, customizable prompts or guided journaling exercises to reconnect the user with their project's 'why' (e.g., 'Who will benefit from this?', 'What problem are you truly solving?', 'Remember your initial spark?').
• Micro-Milestone Generation: Break down large, daunting 'middle' tasks into extremely small, achievable steps to build incremental wins and momentum.
• Inspiration & Community: Curated content (success stories, motivational quotes, case studies) and an optional community forum where users can share their 'slump' experiences and support each other.
• Gamified Persistence: Small, non-distracting rewards or visual cues for continuous effort during challenging phases.

Expected Revenue:

• Pricing Model: Subscription-based, with a free basic tier (e.g., one active project, limited analytics) and paid tiers offering unlimited projects, advanced insights, and community access.
• Target Audience: Indie makers, solo entrepreneurs, writers, developers, students, content creators, and individuals pursuing long-term personal or professional projects.
• Monetization: Monthly/annual subscription. The psychological value of overcoming procrastination and maintaining motivation is high.
• Example: 800 users at $7-$12/month = $5,600-$9,600 MRR. A niche but passionate audience would pay for a tool that truly helps them finish what they start.