Ep. 49 How to stop kicking yourself

This week several of my Founder clients were in "kicking myself mode." "Kicking myself mode" happens when you've encounter a painful challenge. Then through trial, tribulation and some very hard decisions, figured it out and gotten past it. The funny thing about "kicking myself mode" is that it usually kicks in after you've actually gotten to the other side of the challenge. There's good reason for that, of course. In the midst of dealing with the challenge, you are too engrossed and consumed by the challenge itself. This phenomenon isn't limited to business, it's part of regular life as well. The themes are classically: 1. Why didn't I know better?2. Why didn't I act sooner?3. Why didn't I trust myself more? In the aftermath of a challenge, variations these three questions echo in our minds, consuming energy and ensuring that the challenge gets in a few more shots at us. In this week's Rocket Ship Founder Podcast Episode, I talk about how to get out of "kicking yourself mode" and move forward with a positive and productive mindset. Key takeaways: What to do with your emotions when they are so intense. What to hold on to and what to let go of in the aftermath of any challenge. How to move forward and not be dragged back down. This 15-minute listen is definitely a great life lesson for any Founder. PS I have two open spots to work one-on-one with me. If you're a Founder navigating the Seed to Series A journey who wants to: Accelerate PMF & scalable sales Build a high performing team Become a confident authentic leader Send to steve@steveaugustcoaching.com to set up a time to connect.

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