When Being in the 1% Feels like Failureby Wil SchroterFounders are so wired to chase the next milestone that we forget to high-five ourselves for how far we’ve already come. This is a reminder to zoom out and give yourself some damn credit.Continue
We Need Outside Interests that Consume Usby Wil SchroterIf you can’t sit still without spiraling, you’re not broken. You just haven’t found the right non-work challenge to recharge you.Continue
If You're Not Terrified, You're Doing it Wrongby Wil SchroterFear’s always in the room when you’re building something that matters. The key is figuring out how to stop avoiding it and start using it as fuel.Continue
The Ideal Client Profile Is Your Startup’s North Star (Stop Ignoring It)by Ryan RutanEarly-stage chaos feels normal, but guessing who your customer is shouldn’t be part of it—this is how you find your north star.Continue
Are We Growing or Just Getting Fat?by Wil SchroterEveryone says you need to grow fast — but what if that growth is just adding weight, not value?Continue
Let's Get Back to Our Whyby Wil SchroterDon't let operational hurdles cloud your mission — Discover why staying true to your startup's core mission is key to long-term success.Continue
How We Secretly Lose Control of Our Startupsby Wil SchroterAs Founders, we're so worried about losing control of our startups to investors that we completely overlook how we secretly lose control to everyone else.Continue
Does Startup Success Validate Us Personally?by Wil SchroterNo matter how much success we create with our startups, it almost never "cures" our need for validation. If anything, it often makes it worse.Continue
Should Kids Follow in Our Founder Footsteps?by Wil SchroterDo we want our kids to follow the same path as us? Or should we just provide the tools and support to foster independent choices rather than push entrepreneurship?Continue
The Evolution of Entry Level Workersby Wil SchroterThere's an evolving landscape of entry-level hiring for startups. With Al on the rise and global talent a click away, building efficient teams under tight budgets is a true balancing act.Continue