{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"How do I Stay Positive In Tough Times?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2617,"description":"Ryan and Will discuss the omnipresent challenges that come with running a startup. They delve into the perpetual 'shit storm' that founders face and share practical advice on how to keep moving forward even when everything feels like it's falling apart. Key points include regaining perspective, converting anxiety into actionable tasks, breaking down large goals into manageable micro-goals, and finding healthy obsessions to channel stress. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive outlook, not just for personal sanity but for the wellbeing of the entire team, and share personal anecdotes and strategies that have helped them through their toughest times.\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:\n00:07 The Perpetual Shit Storm of Startups\n01:01 Practical Advice for Founders in Crisis\n02:10 Regaining Perspective During Tough Times\n05:08 Personal Stories of Overcoming Challenges\n15:29 The Importance of Taking Action\n20:41 Managing Anxiety with Side Tasks\n21:58 The Power of Micro Goals\n23:37 Breaking Down Big Tasks\n26:29 The Importance of Focus\n32:07 Finding Healthy Obsessions\n41:08 Building Momentum with Small Wins\n43:14 Join the Startups.com Community","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}