{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"The Burden of Unrealistic Expectations","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2280,"description":"In this episode Ryan and Will delve into the intense pressures faced by founders from investors, peers, and the startup community. They discuss how these external expectations often drive founders to pursue goals misaligned with their personal beliefs and values. The conversation explores how unchecked expectations can lead to burnout and misguided efforts. They share insights on the importance of auditing and resetting personal and business expectations to ensure they align with one's true goals and values. The hosts also highlight the dangers of comparing oneself to other founders or industry giants, and emphasize the significance of building a business that meets personal fulfillment rather than external benchmarks.\nSign up for the Startups Newsletter\nhttps://www.startups.com/newsletter\nResources:\nStartup Therapy Podcast \nhttps://www.startups.com/community/st...\nWebsite\nhttps://www.startups.com/begin\nLinkedIn \n \n / startups-co  \nJoin our Network of Top Founders \nWil Schroter\n \n / wilschroter  \nRyan Rutan\n \n / ryan-rutan  \nWhat to listen for:\n00:32 The Source of Pressure and Expectations\n03:32 Investor Expectations and Their Impact\n04:05 Personal Story: Missing Investor Expectations\n05:44 The Reality of Investor Expectations\n10:15 Comparing Yourself to Other Founders\n17:45 The Peer Comparison Trap\n18:06 Personal Journey: From Poverty to Success\n20:01 The Futility of Social Media Comparisons\n23:07 Tying Success to Self-Worth\n28:20 The Illusion of Goals and Success\n31:53 Reevaluating Startup Expectations\n36:43 Conclusion: Building What Matters to You","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}