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founder psychology

Navigating the entrepreneurial journey can be a mental maze. Explore our Founder Psychology series to understand the unique challenges and circumstances that come with the territory.

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What’s the point of having a vision? (And how to create one.)

A skeptical convert's argument for the power of a clear vision.

What’s the point of having a vision? (And how to create one.)
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Practical steps for navigating founder burnout (without quitting your day job)

I have coached dozens of founders through founder/CEO burnout. Here are some of the avenues of exploration I have found most helpful.

Practical steps for navigating founder burnout (without quitting your day job)
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Sanity Notes #036: The risks of owning my enoughness

Stepping into responsibility for my life

Sanity Notes #036: The risks of owning my enoughness
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Sanity Notes #033: One thing at a time

When making your way through anything difficult, focus on the next right step

Sanity Notes #033: One thing at a time
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Sanity Notes #030- Assuming the best of our partners

The moment your co-founder, teammate, or romantic partner frustrates you the most may be the moment of greatest opportunity

Sanity Notes #030- Assuming the best of our partners
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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.

Sanity Notes #029- Depression as data
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Sanity Notes #027 - The power of 'we'

Next time you feel stuck wondering how you'll figuring out, try asking how 'we' will figure it out.

Sanity Notes #027 - The power of 'we'
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The cost of beating ourselves up when we fail

Change is hard. Being our own harshest critics does not help.

The cost of beating ourselves up when we fail
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Sanity Notes #010- Rethinking ambition

How to navigate the tension between reaching high and living a more content life.

Sanity Notes #010- Rethinking ambition
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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