Founders Need a Steady Hand in the Storm

In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss the idea of managing chaos as a founder. Keeping a startup on track is like steering a ship through rough waters. Founders must stay calm and focused amid the chaos, juggling priorities and tackling problems as they arise. It's about staying cool under pressure, sorting out what matters most, and finding opportunities in the midst of the storm. Ultimately, a founder's ability to handle the daily whirlwind defines their success in the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Check in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan RutanWhat to Listen For00:00 Intro00:56 How do you manage the chaos of being a founder?01:43 The first step to managing chaos is accepting chaos02:10 The problems will be endless05:06 Choose which problem to focus on10:46 Isolate the chaos into small, solvable problems13:53 The cost of lost focus in leadership15:25 Prioritization and avoiding myopic solutions21:11 Stack ranking of problems23:06 Balancing individual tasks with collective objectives25:12 Time as a problem-solving tool34:24 Create focus in chaos