The secret to building a portfolio project you’ll actually finish
You want to land a data analyst role, so you start planning a portfolio project.
You download a dataset, open Tableau or SQL or whatever tool you’re into, maybe even sketch out a dashboard idea.
And then it just kind of... fades.
The momentum dies. You get busy. The project sits half-done while you convince yourself you’ll come back to it “next weekend.”
Here’s the thing no one tells you.
Most people don’t quit because the work is hard
They quit because they don’t care about the dataset
And if you’re not curious about what’s in the data
you won’t care enough to finish
That’s why the best projects aren’t always the ones with the most impressive charts
They’re the ones built on something you actually care about
It’s not about showing off
It’s about showing up — because you're genuinely interested
Inside the Inner Hive, we’ve seen people finally gain clarity on what to focus on
We’ve watched members take messy ideas and turn them into finished projects
We’ve seen people stop second-guessing themselves and just start building
Not because they’re experts
But because they’re not doing it alone
It’s a space where you can talk through ideas
Get feedback that actually helps
And move forward even if you’re not sure it’s perfect yet
Right now, I’m opening up 10 new spots in the Inner Hive
at the lowest price it will ever be
If you’ve been thinking about joining
this is the time
No pressure
No gimmicks
Just a chance to finally build something you’re proud of — with people who actually get itSo if you’ve been stuck staring at the same CSV for three weeks
Take this as permission to start something new
Pick something you care about
Build it your way
And let us help you finish it
We’re making real progress inside the Inner Hive
Come see what it feels like to finally move forward with support
Chat soon,
Ian