The Noble Path and Its Hidden Trap
The Noble Path — steady, devoted, selfless — is an ideal honored in every culture. You can honor what you’re giving as a conscious trade-off, rather than a sacrifice that drains you.
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The Overlooked Founder Tool: Self-Management
As founder, self-management is your most defining role. You’re both the captain and the compass. Seamanship starts from within.
Founder IQ Starts with Seamanship
Founder IQ starts with seamanship: intangible, operational, and strategic skills to lead a venture. Top of this list is self-management.
Entrepreneurs, how do you define your Founder IQ?
I ask this because during my time in the startup arena, I’ve rarely heard anyone speak about founder competencies as a personal prerequisite to launching a company. Common sense tells us we need a competent pilot to fly us to our destination, or a seasoned captain to steer our ship — someone with seamanship. Yet…
Why Founder Competency is More Important Than Product Idea
Your product will evolve. The one constant remains. You — the founder and captain — are the most enduring force in your venture.
The Product-Centric Startup Approach Can Derail First-Time Founders
By focusing solely on product, entrepreneurs fail to see the whole picture — overlooking the demands of their founder role.