Being a founder is a game of resilience. I expected in on some level when I quit my job and took on entrepreneurship full time. But it's surreal when you're in it.
I wrote some thoughts on building resilience muscle as a founder. A sneak peek at my reps:
Here is the full post: https://flatmatefounders.substack.com/p/the-lord-of-the-skills
What are your reps to build resilience?
Looking to get inspired by more makers out there :)
Resilience is about getting back on your feet after being knocked out. To be resilient you need to learn why you are falling down. For me that means paying attention to my self-talk (that voice in your head), reflective journaling (don't stay stuck in the past), and taking agency (not thinking that I'm only a product of my environment). That has helped me get up after rejections and traumatic events.
After my first failed pass at building a co in 2016 here are my learnings:
Thanks for sharing @gimelgabriel! So important to have a great support community. And I love the way you put it - chill a bit if the top three reps are affected.