founder depression
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.
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The cost of beating ourselves up when we fail
Change is hard. Being our own harshest critics does not help.
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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
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Escaping the misery of self-comparison
Struck with self-loathing every time you hear of someone else's success? You are not alone.
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An argument against gutting it out on the hard days
We applaud grit, long-hours, and blowing through walls. But great entrepreneurial work tends to come more from creative insights and thoughtful reflection.
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