How to Avoid Startup Suicide: Indecision

Startups are more likely to die from suicide than homicide.

-Paul Graham

The above quote is so powerful and so true — most companies die from self-inflicted wounds than from an external force (competition…

How to Avoid Startup Suicide: Toxic Founder Relationships

Startups are more likely to die from suicide than homicide.

-Paul Graham

Why We Decided to Invest $72k in PR for Launch

Of the tens of conversations I’ve had with other founders, the most visceral reactions are around PR. I’ve found this fascinating for several reasons, chief among them because I’ve been wrestling with the decision of whether to invest in PR for our…

Bend, Don’t Break

I remember interviewing with a startup in 2012.

Side note: This was my first interview with a startup. I was so nervous that I was sweating through my dress shirt and suit jacket (btw, who the fuck wears a dress shirt and suit jacket to a…

72-Hour Rule

I couldn’t sleep last night (well actually, I managed to get a few hours in after tossing and turning for what seemed like an eternity). I couldn’t sleep because my mind was preoccupied (well actually, racing) with how to handle a few things that are going on in my life.

Learning to Say NO

For the past 5 months, I’ve been sending an AM text message to my closest F&F as motivation to start their day with momentum.

While these messages are intended to help…

Morning Routine (Updated)

Before I dive in and share my current routine, there’s one thing to keep in mind:

The below routine happens when I’m at my best. The biggest thing I’m striving for is consistency. Like anyone else, I have my “bad” days: lack of sleep, late night out, work…

How Meditation Makes Me a Better Leader

I don’t say this lightly — meditation has transformed my life. I started meditating two years ago, and it’s the single-most important aspect of my day.

If I were to NOT meditate on a given day, then that day would be fucked. Period…