{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"You only THINK you work HARD — The Hard Work Illusion","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1898,"description":"In this episode of the Startup Therapy podcast, hosts Ryan Rutan and Wil Schroter talk about the common misconception around 'working hard' within startups. They question the measurement of hard work, arguing that effort does not necessarily equate to progress or beneficial outcomes. The need for clear benchmarks within organizations to truly reward and recognize valuable contributions. \nAdditionally, they challenge the notion of what constitutes as 'hard work' and the danger of equating all effort with success, proposing a more nuanced understanding that could lead to more effective and rewarding startup cultures.\nSign up for the Startups Newsletter\nhttps://www.startups.com/newsletter\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\n00:17 The Misconception of Hard Work in Startup Culture\n02:49 Real Value of Hard Work in Startups\n04:29 The Effort vs. Progress Dilemma \n06:40 Effort, Progress, and Reward\n10:22  Learning from Effort and Reward\n15:46 The Misconception of Effort vs. Outcome\n17:36 Setting Expectations Across Management Levels\n19:30 The Importance of Measurable Outcomes\n28:31 Setting the Right Expectations and Rewards","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}