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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 #013: How to go further with less effort (i.e., work like a rower)
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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.

Sanity Notes #009- Let your friends be your secret weapon
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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 #008- The power of a shitty first draft
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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 #007: Consider grading yourself on a curve
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The ubiquity of self-criticism among leaders

Wondering if someone else might be better at your job than you are? You are not alone.

The ubiquity of self-criticism among leaders
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Can you be an entrepreneur without suffering?

We glamorize the entrepreneurial life as one of long-hours and endless strain. But is there another way?

Can you be an entrepreneur without suffering?
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Fear is the wrong fuel for entrepreneurs

Looking back at my early time as a founder, fear fueled 80% of my actions. Now I am determined to help others avoid that fate.

Fear is the wrong fuel for entrepreneurs
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The power of negative visualizations

A simple addition to your morning routine to help fight founder-burnout and improve resiliency

The power of negative visualizations
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What entrepreneurs can learn from professional poker players

A mental model for reducing self-criticism and becoming a more effective leader

What entrepreneurs can learn from professional poker players
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You are not talented enough to work 80 hour weeks. And that's ok.

If Lebron is this serious about rest, maybe you should be too?

You are not talented enough to work 80 hour weeks. And that's ok.