The Startup Podcast23 Aug 2023

Edu: Founder Sanity - 5 Rules For Keeping Your Cool When Building Your Startup

Being a founder is incredibly difficult.

There’s no denying that.

As a startup founder, the fate of the company rests on your shoulders. There’s little wonder you’re stressed. For the sake of the company, you must develop skills and techniques to look after yourself!

With Chris unavailable as he continues his European adventures, Yaniv explores his 5 Rules of Staying Sane As A Founder.

Curious about the art of balancing ambition and well-being? Eager to glean insights from a co-founder's perspective on steering the startup ship through uncharted waters?

Watch as Yaniv peels back the layers of startup life, his personal anecdotes, invaluable tips and tricks for preserving your sanity in the exhilarating world of innovation and disruption.

Yaniv’s 5 Rules of Staying Sane As A Founder:

Rule 1: Keep your eye on the ball

Rule 2: Observe the Stockdale Paradox

Rule 3: Care a lot, but not too much

Rule 4: Don’t try to do it alone, lean on others

Rule 5: Prioritise staying in the game over winning the game

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