Founders — We Are In Control

# # # # ## [Listen Now]( [f2f2d1d3-b412-4ff7-830b-e327423f0139.png]( [48d37001-729b-494b-a401-4e269f2be21e.png]( [97243955-52d1-4b6d-88e9-0d9743c4e5db.png]( [b301c010-0789-40c8-bd5f-0a46322dc004.png]( We often think about this concept of our startup "making it" through a sale or some other outcome and then we get to be truly happy. But that's not how it works. Our "success" actually comes gradually, day by day, at a glacial pace so that we never actually notice it. Until one day, we wake up, and things don't suck anymore. At first, having all of our thoughts consumed by our startup was exciting and energizing. Then, somewhere along the way, it began to consume us entirely. It went from helping us jump out of bed in the morning to keeping us up all night. We start getting happy again when we embrace and focus on the rest of life once more. When we can go to our kid's soccer game and just focus on how adorable they look. When we can say “no” to things, leave our laptop and phone off for 24 hours and not go into anaphylactic shock. There's so much to be said for enjoying our craft and being proud of our work. But it's something else when it's all we have. It's often hard to be happy when all of our identity is wrapped up in any one thing. At the point we can begin looking past our startup and focusing on the rest of our lives in a meaningful way (like we used to), the happiness begins. What's interesting about all of this? It is all 100% in our control — today. Subscribe now and listen for new episodes every week. [Apple]( [Spotify]( [Stitcher]( [TuneIn]( We know what you’re thinking (and even more what you’re feeling) You’re a Founder. And being a Founder is not for the faint of heart. You give everything to your startup. You get little to no emotional support from friends and family. It’s not that they don’t care. They don’t know. They don’t know you’re up in the middle of the night trying to figure out how to solve a dozen problems. They don’t know what it’s like to be the life and blood of a startup. They don’t know how lonely you feel in a room full of peers with “regular jobs.” We know exactly what it’s like. That’s why we launched [Founder Groups]( It’s a place where you can finally lay it all out, and everyone will understand. Connect with other founders through shared challenges, and help each other through it all. Founder Groups are already supporting Founders at all stages, worldwide: From a 2 exit founder in Estonia, to an idea stage founder in Kansas City. You’ll find YOUR people here. Get the support you need professionally and emotionally. Let us help you[find a Founder Group]( that is perfect for you. © [Startups.com]( Startups.com · 1201 Dublin Road · Columbus, OH 43215 · USA. [Unsubscribe]( You received this email because you are subscribed to emails from Startups.com. If you prefer not to receive emails from Startups.com you may [unsubscribe]( . Startups.com 1322 Manning Parkway  Columbus OH 43065 USA You received this email because you are subscribed to emails from Startups.com.