In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss the toll on everyone around a founder. This topic is close to every founder's heart: the ripple effect their journey has on everyone around them. Let’s deep dive into the nitty-gritty of how being a founder impacts family, friends, and relationships. Being a founder can take a toll on everyone around you in different ways. Your family might feel the strain of your demanding schedule and the ups and downs of the startup rollercoaster. Friends might sense a disconnect as your focus shifts. It's all about finding that delicate balance and keeping the lines of communication open, so you can navigate the challenges together and maintain those important relationships along the way.

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What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:00 The toll on everyone around you
• 04:47 Why founders can’t empathize with the people around them?
• 06:42 Marriage 
• 09:21 “This is not our spouse’s dream…”
• 14:26 Asking about the best thing that’s happened to each other’s day
• 17:46 What happens to the kids?
• 26:20 There’s no interest earned on happiness deferred
• 27:45 Friendships
• 30:05 The bank of friendship
• 33:24 Balancing success and relationships
• 37:19 It has a compounding effect