ceo psychology
What’s the point of having a vision? (And how to create one.)
A skeptical convert's argument for the power of a clear vision.
Practical steps for navigating founder burnout (without quitting your day job)
I have coached dozens of founders through founder/CEO burnout. Here are some of the avenues of exploration I have found most helpful.
When there is a 95% chance you make nothing: how preference stacks work in startups
The un-examined psychological challenges of the preference stack (and what to do about it.)
Sanity Notes #034: Why questions matter more than answers
For as long as I can remember, I have had the feeling of carrying heavy questions. But the way I understand those questions has changed entirely.
Sanity Notes #032: When anxiety strikes, remember your birthright
How to reconnect with ease when stress or anxiety hit hard
Sanity Notes #031- The power of writing things down
Want to supercharge your clarity? Write it all down
Sanity Notes #030- Assuming the best of our partners
The moment your co-founder, teammate, or romantic partner frustrates you the most may be the moment of greatest opportunity
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 #028- Take a risk and turn off
This year-end, take a risk and really step away. Find out what happens when you give yourself the gift of recovery and perspective.
Sanity Notes #025- The value of your attention
Your attention is your most valuable asset. Proceed accordingly.
