A Smart Bear · Jason Cohen
articleprincipleWhat a startup does to you. Or: A celebration of new life
7 May 2023Profit
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About A Smart BearA startup is a crucible -- a fiery place that tests your limits, not by probing them but by violently exceeding them, all of the time. It's worth it.
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What a founder can learn
Founder takeaway
Expect startup-building to push you beyond your perceived limits, but don’t treat constant overload as an operating model. Pair ambition with deliberate support, boundaries, and recovery.
Why it matters
A founder’s resilience affects the whole company. Converting intense effort into sustainable systems helps protect decision quality, relationships, and the venture’s ability to endure.
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Put it to work
Identify the pressure currently exceeding your capacity. What responsibility can you delegate, simplify, postpone, or support this week?
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