founder burnout
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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
What I have learned about founder burnout — as a founder and coach
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 #005: Leveraging fear as a friend
Finding yourself suffering from those 3 AM founder wakeups? Here are a few thoughts on leveraging that fear and getting back to sleep.
Leadership Vulnerability: The Self-Doubt Every Founder Feels but Nobody Talks About
Leadership vulnerability is more common than startup culture suggests. Almost every founder I coach carries the same fear: someone else could do this better, they are not truly qualified, and the gap between how they appear outside and feel inside feels impossible to close. You are not alone.
The biggest mistake founders make in designing their lives
Work-life balance for entrepreneurs can get you eye-rolled out of a room full of founders. The startup world rarely rewards it. Hustle culture treats it as weakness, and many people measure their commitment by how little sleep they got last night.
What if My Startup Fails? Guide to Navigate Failure as a Founder
How to navigate the fear every founder has but nobody talks about.
Premeditatio Malorum: A Founder's Guide to Negative Visualization and Building Resilience
Premeditatio malorum is a Stoic practice meaning “the premeditation of evils.” Used by philosophers like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, it helps build resilience in difficulty. It is also a powerful practice I use with founders and CEOs to reset perspective when anxiety and goalpost chasing take over.
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.
How to make friends as a founder
Founder burnout, depression, and loneliness are rampant. Too many founders struggle in isolation. Let's bring that to an end.
