Startup Therapy

Founders, Not All Problems Are Apocalyptic


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In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss how all problems are not the end of the world for founders. While running a startup can be challenging and bring various obstacles, not every problem leads to failure or signifies the end. Startup founders often encounter a range of difficulties, including financial setbacks, operational hurdles, or competition. However, with resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, founders can navigate these challenges, learn from them, and continue to grow their businesses. It's important for founders to maintain a positive mindset, seek support from mentors and networks, and view problems as opportunities for growth and improvement.


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What to Listen For

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:38 Not all problems are apocalyptic
  • 03:12 Startup problem vs. True “end of the world” problem
  • 11:33 Externalizing the problem normalizes it
  • 12:34 Why categorize your problems by levels?
  • 15:53 Don’t overprioritize one problem and ignore the others
  • 16:53 Stop making everything a level 10
  • 20:40 You will never run out of problems
  • 27:30 Time will come problems won’t even faze you
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