Biggest mental health struggles for founders today?
Would love to hear some honest answers so we can be here for each other. Just here to listen.
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Would love to hear some honest answers so we can be here for each other. Just here to listen.
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Brain fog!
In the early days - founders have to wear multiple hats and it's difficult to cope up with development, marketing, sales, feedback, customer support. Sometimes, I just sit and look at the blank screen for 30 minutes.
It's recently that I've started exercising and talking morning walks. Your body is a soft, moist robot. It needs an overhaul - with quality food, sleep and exercise. Everything else comes later.
Steppy by StageKeep
@thebigk ugh this such a real one I experience this so much I had a lot of brain fog this morning but it's cause I missed my morning walk routine so thank you for reminding me to take care of myself during this journey. Thank you Kaustubh!
It depends on the individual and their phase.
I remember how my biggest struggle was "How to start" – not enough courage to take the first step because of "what others may think about me". I think that in general, in Slavic countries (especially in the post-communist era we are less entrepreneurial. So this feeling of hopelessness brought me down.
Sometimes It is impostor syndrome :D
Steppy by StageKeep
@busmark_w_nika thanks for sharing Nika! I'm honestly feeling that right now. I'm debating on whether to launch our newest feature i'm just feeling nervous cause it's something that's not perfect but definitely just need feedback.
@axelvillamil If you think that the feature is not good enough, get roasted by the PH community, Reddit community, or people you reach out to :D
Steppy by StageKeep
@busmark_w_nika you're so right thanks Queen of PH! It's all about testing and feedback :)
@axelvillamil 🤙 You are welcome! :)
It's a bit tricky one. Not everyone does it for passion or in an area he/she is very passionate about. Those who do, don't struggle as much as passion is the biggest tonic -- every problem gives you a kick instead of slowing you down. So, pivot into such an area early enough.
Also, don't leave out workouts or whatever physical activity you like! You will always more than make up for that time.
Steppy by StageKeep
@manu_goel2 Manu thank you for this! I definitely have to get a run in because my mental health is feeling low as we're scaling up. I'll make sure to keep what you said in mind whenever I don't want to get up.