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I'm learning to be a good founder and manager

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Tldr: It’s sooo hard

Being a good founder and manager requires immense patience and compassion - for myself and for the people I manage. In the daily stresses of building a startup, it's easy to lose sight of what matters most: building something great with passionate, like-minded people. Lately, some of my teammates have been struggling with mental or physical health issues that impact their work. As a founder, I put huge pressure on myself to rapidly learn, iterate, and ship quality products. Unconsciously, I often extend that pressure onto my team. When someone misses a deadline or is less active, anxiety…

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