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Meditations for busy founders

Here’s sage advice from one of my favorite books, Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher:

“Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look.”

“Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?... Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.”

“Never value anything as profitable that will make you break your word or lose your self-respect.”

“Here is a rule to remember in the future, when anything tempts you to feel bitter: not ‘This is misfortune,’ but ‘To bear this worthily is good fortune.’”

“Give your heart to the trade you have learnt and draw refreshment from it.”

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Entrepreneurs who are changing the world

Jessica Lynch is CEO and Founder of Wishroute, which helps wellness companies increase engagement through AI-enhanced, human text message conversations with their users, helping them build healthy habits and maintain their motivation.

Angela Ruggiero is the Co-Founder & CEO of Sports Innovation Lab, a technology-powered market research firm empowering industry-leading sports brands to identify the trends, products and services that will fuel the future of sports.

Joe Mechlinski, Founder and CEO of SHIFT, wants to change the way we work. At SHIFT, a tech-enabled management consulting firm nationally recognized as a ‘Best Workplace,’ he helps leaders and organizations disrupt outdated norms, build engaged workforces, and use technology to unlock human potential.

Nell Meosky Luo is the founder and CEO of Folia Health, where they harness the power of patients and family caregivers to realize the potential of precision care. Prior to joining the crazy world of startups, Nell worked as a management consultant for organizations in the healthcare, B2B software, and consumer goods sectors, among others.

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Risks to being risk-averse

​"To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself."

– Soren Kierkegaard

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far it is possible to go."

– T.S. Eliot

"Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better."

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Ways you can help startups​

Introduce an early-stage venture to The Startup Coalition. Through its events, pitch reviews, networking opportunities, the Coalition is helping startups find sustained success. If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them for you, as I recently took on the role of Executive Director.

Support new founders by sharing analysis and advice, like this article from Harvard Business Review, “Building a Startup That Will Last” by Hemant Taneja and Ken Chenault.

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Conversation with a business growth coach​

Bill Flynn has studied the science of success for thirty years. In this 30-minute interview, we discuss some of the important lessons he’s learned about startups, strategy, selling, and scaling.

Stay safe, stay happy, stay in touch!

Adam

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