founder depression
Sanity Notes #040: You Are Not the Fire
A reflection on founder identity, burnout, and learning to tend a business without becoming it
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.
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.
The cost of beating ourselves up when we fail
Change is hard. Being our own harshest critics does not help.
What entrepreneurs can learn from professional poker players
A mental model for reducing self-criticism and becoming a more effective leader
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.
