I write about the stuff that actually gets in the way of leading well — the blind spots, the habits, and the systems you built that now run you instead of the other way round.
No theory. Just what I’ve seen work with the CEOs and founders I coach.
Why Start Up Stress is Not Only Inevitable but Desirable
My clients love this way of thinking about stress because it moves it from the abstract feeling that needs ‘managing’ to something concrete that’s both normal, not ‘bad’ and most importantly actually provides huge growth for you and the business when faced skilfully.
So putting my neuroscience hat on for a moment stress is one of two things;
It’s a lack of prediction and response in the current environment.
or
2. It’s an unskillful prediction and response in the current environment.
An Invitation To Do Less
Read the same book again. All learning is associative. This means if your intent is to integrate the knowledge in the book you’re reading into your life then your best bet is to read it again.
To make notes.
To re-read those notes and to tell a bunch of people about it.
Someone else might read 3 books in the time you read your book.
