Sanity Notes #012- A surprising tool for preventing founder burnout
Looking to navigate or prevent founder burnout? Here's one helpful rock to look under.
Sanity Notes #011: The power of showing up as you
There is no need to wait; you can begin leaning away from perfectionism and into being you today
The cost of beating ourselves up when we fail
Change is hard. Being our own harshest critics does not help.
Sanity Notes #010- Rethinking ambition
How to navigate the tension between reaching high and living a more content life.
Sanity Notes #009- Let your friends be your secret weapon
Life, startups, young-children, and tight bank accountants can all make it hard to travel to see friends. Go anyway.
The value of slowing down
As the stakes get higher, we often feel pressure to go faster. Slowness might be a more helpful ally.
My journey through founder burnout
My path through burnout included getting out of the CEO role by exiting the business. This transition came almost three years after my realization I wanted to get out of the role. However, it is not necessary for every founder experiencing burnout to get out of the role to find relief.
Sanity Notes #008- The power of a shitty first draft
Feeling like you always have to get it right the first time? You are not alone.
Sanity Notes #007: Consider grading yourself on a curve
If you are anything like me, comparing yourself to others can be crippling to ease and motivation. Consider employing a curve.
Sanity Notes #006: Going gently into the new year
The new year is a great time to reset. Applying some self-compassion might help.
