In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss the challenge of maintaining a long-term vision in the fast-paced world of startups. It's easy to get sidetracked by short-term goals and immediate survival mode. But here's the deal: Founders need to find that sweet spot between the urgent stuff and the big-picture dream. Regularly reminding themselves why they started this journey and resisting the temptation of trendy distractions can help them stay on track. It's not about chasing quick wins; it's about building something that stands the test of time.
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Resources:
What to Listen For
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:08 When startups get stuck in survival mode
- 02:20 Distractions from a long-term vision
- 07:43 Confusing urgency from short-term decision-making
- 14:06 “It takes time to build a good business…”
- 16:38 Stop burning yourselves out over short-term expectations
- 19:52 Ensuring your best work without regret
- 24:42 Balancing speed and quality
- 26:36 Building something meaningful over a decade
What is Startup Therapy?
The "No BS" version of how startups are really built, taught by actual startup Founders who have lived through all of it. Hosts Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan talk candidly about the intense struggles Founders face both personally and professionally as they try to turn their idea into something that will change the world.