{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"When Being in the 1% Feels like Failure","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2067,"description":"Ryan and Will discuss the psychological challenges founders face by constantly looking ahead and rarely celebrating their achievements. They explore how important it is for founders to practice gratitude and recognize their progress, even if their ultimate goals haven't been reached. The conversation delves into personal experiences, including Ryan's move to Guatemala and Will's time in Beverly Hills, highlighting how perspective and gratitude can significantly impact one’s satisfaction and motivation in their entrepreneurial journey.\nResources:\nStartup Therapy Podcast \nhttps://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy\nWebsite\nhttps://www.startups.com/begin\nLinkedIn \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/\nJoin our Network of Top Founders \nWil Schroter\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/\nRyan Rutan\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/\nWhat to listen for:\n00:29 The Psychological Cost of Milestones\n00:58 The 1% of Startups\n02:01 Celebrating Small Wins\n02:38 The Comparison Trap\n03:45 Balancing Credit and Complacency\n04:33 Contrasting Success Stories\n09:14 Perspective on Startup Success\n16:26 The Olympic Mindset and Startup Mentality\n17:39 The Power of Perspective and Gratitude\n19:35 Balancing Ambition and Gratitude\n21:16 Family Traditions and Simple Joys\n22:47 Reinforcing Self-Worth and Capability\n28:19 The Curse of the Exited Founder\n31:02 Changing Perspectives for Greater Happiness","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9y9tyZ-ziui558cT6TMlYq3DaFTS8yyOuY7HekWBCbM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzYzOTYvMTU3NjI4/MDk2MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}