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The Founder Mental Health Crisis
Alex V.
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5 min read
The Isolation
Founders can't complain to employees (loss of confidence) and can't complain to investors (loss of funding). They are alone.
### Resilience Kits
1. **Founder Peers:** Find a CEO group (YPO, local meetup). You need people who speak your language. 2. **Detatchment:** Your self-worth is NOT your net worth. You are not your company. 3. **Physical Foundation:** Sleep, exercise, and diet are not optional. They are fuel for the machine.
Conclusion
Building a company is a marathon. You can't sprint for 10 years. Take care of the jockey, not just the horse.