founder psychology
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Am I in My Zone of Genius? How to Tell When You’re Off Track
How to check in with yourself, stay aligned with meaningful work, and navigate the uncertainty of creation.
How to manage your mind while fundraising
Why it is so hard, and what to do about it.
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.
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.
Sanity Notes #036: The risks of owning my enoughness
Stepping into responsibility for my life
Sanity Notes #033: One thing at a time
When making your way through anything difficult, focus on the next right step
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 #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 #027 - The power of 'we'
Next time you feel stuck wondering how you'll figuring out, try asking how 'we' will figure it out.
The cost of beating ourselves up when we fail
Change is hard. Being our own harshest critics does not help.
