burnout
My journey through founder depression
A look at why depression is so common among entrepreneurs and how to care of yourself if you are in the midst of it.
Rethinking Drinking – Alcohol, Depression, and Startup Culture
For years, I have consumed alcohol under the assumption that it provides a source of fun or calm, but I’ve had a growing intuition alcohol might be more foe than friend.
Building on the Other Side of Burnout
Sharing some light from the other side of a long, dark tunnel.
Sanity Notes #033: One thing at a time
When making your way through anything difficult, focus on the next right step
Sanity Notes #029- Depression as data
Anxiety, depression, and anger come for us all. Consider looking at the experience as an indication of what is missing.
Sanity Notes #027 - The power of 'we'
Next time you feel stuck wondering how you'll figuring out, try asking how 'we' will figure it out.
The values we ought to leave behind
It is time to re-think what we celebrate in our own leadership styles and the cultures of the companies we build.
Sanity Notes #013: How to go further with less effort (i.e., work like a rower)
We are not in the business of digging more ditches or pounding more nails. We are in the business of solving hard problems through creativity.
Sanity Notes #010- Rethinking ambition
How to navigate the tension between reaching high and living a more content life.
An argument against rushing
Your presence and creative attention mean more to your people and your work than all the effort you can muster. Maybe it's time to relax.
