{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"We Need Outside Interests that Consume Us","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3024,"description":"Dive into the common struggle founders face with burnout and the inability to truly relax. Ryan and Will  share their personal experiences and discuss how traditional relaxation methods often fail for them. Instead, they highlight the importance of finding other meaningful and challenging obsessions outside of work to channel their energy. From woodworking and home-building to martial arts, they explore how these activities can provide a sense of accomplishment, progression, and actual mental rest, ultimately making them better and more effective in their startup journeys. Tune in to gain insights on how to recharge as a founder by embracing big, consuming projects that challenge and fulfill you.\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:\n00:44 The Struggle with Relaxation\n01:36 Failed Attempts at Relaxation\n03:32 Vacation Dilemmas\n05:52 The Need for Mental Engagement\n09:47 The Importance of Completion\n14:07 Finding New Problems to Solve\n22:10 Woodworking as a Solution\n24:13 The Obsession Begins: From Birdhouses to Building a House\n24:48 The Challenge of Building a House from Scratch\n25:35 Balancing Work and Passion Projects\n26:31 The Importance of Completion and Physical Activity\n27:53 Managing Overwhelm and Finding Solutions\n29:14 The Power of Small, Consistent Efforts\n30:22 The Role of Meaningful Side Projects\n33:17 The Need for Mental and Physical Challenges\n36:21 The Value of Overwhelming Projects","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}