entrepreneurship
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.
The ubiquity of self-criticism among leaders
Wondering if someone else might be better at your job than you are? You are not alone.
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?
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.
The power of negative visualizations
A simple addition to your morning routine to help fight founder-burnout and improve resiliency
Poker Psychology: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Professional Players
Professional poker players master decision-making under uncertainty, emotional control, and detachment from outcomes. Here's how entrepreneurs can apply poker psychology to build better businesses.
You are not talented enough to work 80 hours a week. And that's ok.
If Lebron is this serious about rest, maybe you should be too?
Why is it so hard to be happy?
My own complicated relationship with happiness.
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others (Without Hating Yourself)
Struck with self-loathing every time you hear of someone else's success? You are not alone.
Hustle Culture and Hard Days: Stop Grinding, Get Back Into Flow
We applaud grit, long-hours, and blowing through walls. But great entrepreneurial work tends to come more from creative insights and thoughtful reflection.
