When Can I Feel Good About Taking a Break as a Founder?

19/07/2021 36 min Episodio 122
When Can I Feel Good About Taking a Break as a Founder?

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In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about putting every down for a much needed break. No, you can’t say, “I can’t take a break yet.” Or say, “Your hands are tied at the moment.” It’s critical that you take a break in between milestones, unless you want to get stuck on productivity and run dry on creativity.  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 Intro00:24 When will you take a break?05:08 Find milestones to fit in long-term breaks10:37 Founders excel at planning but terrible at taking a break13:41 When your only milestone to take a break is getting sick18:59 If you recharge, you can do more work22:48 The golden periods of creativity and analytical productivity24:10 Get off, reset, and get back on with maximum energy28:40 Some people aren’t taking PTOs32:20 The concept of multiplicity33:52 You’re going to come back as a better version of yourself