I spent months building tools no one used — here’s what I’m doing differently before launching my next project

One of the biggest mistakes I’ve made as a builder is spending a long time developing tools without validating them first.

Several times, I worked for months building a product, polishing features, and preparing the launch… only to realize after releasing it that almost no one was using it. A lot of time and energy went into something that users didn’t really ask for.

So for my current project, I’m doing things differently. Instead of building everything first and hoping people will come, I want to involve potential users before the launch.

More than anything, I’d love to hear from people who manage projects daily:
What’s the biggest thing missing from current project management tools?