Journal

Notes from
Beneath The Surface.

Written from the work, not the surface.

Notes

The Companion

Founders. Mindset. Resilience. The internal work that the outside world never sees.

2024-11-01·10 min read

Lonely at the Top Is Not a Metaphor

The founder who expects to be understood by everyone has misunderstood the position. The nature of leadership is that you see things others do not see, feel things others cannot feel, and carry weight others are not asked to carry.

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All Writings

2024-10-20·8 min read

The Founder Mindset Is Not a Personality

Anyone can practice being a founder. The mindset is a set of skills that can be developed, not a birth trait that you either have or do not have. The mythology of the founder suggests they are born not made, but the reality is entirely different.

founder mindsetentrepreneurial skillsbuilding confidencefounder developmentmental models

2024-09-18·9 min read

The Battle Against Ego Is the Real Work

The founder ego is both their greatest asset and their greatest liability. Managing it is the work that never completes. Understanding this battle is foundational to building a company that lasts.

founder egoself-awarenessfounder developmentbuilding humilityleadership growth

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