{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"You probably should be TERRIFIED. At least a bit..","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1879,"description":"Ryan and Will discuss the prevalent fear in the market due to economic uncertainty in April 2025. They delve into how fear is a constant companion for founders and argue that it's not a weakness but a strength. Drawing on personal experiences, including public speaking and risky business moves, they illustrate how leaning into fear can drive massive growth and success. Comfortable activities rarely lead to significant achievements, they argue, emphasizing that true progress requires embracing discomfort. They also highlight the importance of conditioning oneself to fear and rejecting complacency to ensure continuous growth and impactful outcomes.\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:\n00:35 Founders' Relationship with Fear\n01:35 Fear as a Motivator and Asset\n02:38 Personal Experiences with Fear and Risk\n03:17 Balancing Risk and Reward in Decision Making\n06:36 The Role of Fear in Entrepreneurship\n07:05 Cultural Differences in Risk Perception\n12:57 Embracing Fear as Part of the Job\n14:55 Building Resilience Through Failure\n15:39 Embracing Fear in Business\n16:02 The Role of Fear in Motivation\n17:46 The Danger of Complacency\n19:25 Taking Big Risks for Big Rewards\n21:23 Balancing Fear and Progress\n25:44 Facing Public Speaking Fears\n30:08 The Importance of Leaning Into Fear","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}