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Founders, how do you overcome demotivation?
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André J
Focus on one thing at the time
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Just my personal experience, as founders you will ALWAYS be demotivated. Forget the idea that it won't apply to you.
The best thing i've done to overcome that, is to break your work routine. Do 3 weeks of hard work (including Saturdays and 1/2day Sundays) and then take 1 Full week off. (Your body will need minimum 3 days to get back on track, 1 weekend is not enough)
@lord_svp I completely agree that, breaking the work routine and taking a full week off after 3 weeks of hard work is an excellent way to recharge and come back stronger. It's important to take care of your mental and physical health to avoid burnout and maintain productivity.
@elizabeth_tischencko Personally, it's actually easier when you have a team. You can coordinate rotations with your team so that there's always someone working on the project. When its less than 20-25% of the team a week taking off, you don't really feel it as everyone comes back full of energy.
Taking a breather, digging into inspirational TED Talks, or just a good cup of coffee helps me.
@psd Indeed, demotivation is a natural part of the process. Embrace it, learn from it, and let it fuel your determination as a founder.
Have a strong Why. And keep revisiting your why frequently to make sense of the demotivation and what can be done differently.
@uma_venugopal Absolutely! Having a strong sense of purpose, or a "why," is crucial for staying motivated as a founder.
You’ve got to realise it’s part of the journey.
Take some time off to rest and reflect if needed.
Building a company is a marathon. The only way to grow is to prioritise sustainable growth.
I actually write about lessons from burn out and failure in my newsletter: sunsetclub.substack.com