The Curse of the 37-Year Old Founder

07/07/2021 46 min Episodio 119
The Curse of the 37-Year Old Founder

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In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the dues founders pay for neglecting their health. Pushing yourself too much, putting your body through so much pressure, and then ignoring the warning signs as they come, you’re unconsciously trading your life for the success of your company. Don’t curse yourself in the process!  Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Send an email to [email protected] What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:43 When you’re running your life too fast, you’re sacrificing your health07:50 Processing all of life by not processing it14:26 Because your body can adapt to anything, you shrug off any symptom18:07 Early in our careers, we’re not aware of these problems21:38 Founders rarely have a support structure25:09 We're responsible for the conditions that created the liabilities27:18 It’s difficult to admit you’re wrong when you made the bad decision29:44 A lot of founders have had a massive panic attack at 3732:28 When you’re deteriorating, why aren’t you doing something about it?35:31 Your family can help spot the warning signs, but they won’t be 39:14 At your age, how much stamina do you still have?40:53 How to avoid destroying yourself as your Startup grows43:21 We assume that we’re the only ones going through it