Who am I Really Competing Against?

In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss who founders are really competing against. Founders are often never satisfied because they constantly set new, self-imposed benchmarks and goals. They compete against a changing definition of success, driven by their ego and perceptions of their peers. As they reach one milestone, they quickly construct new challenges, making it challenging to ever achieve lasting contentment in their entrepreneurial journey. Finding a balance between ambition and recognizing their achievements can lead to greater satisfaction and a healthier perspective on success.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 Intro01:24 A founder's rollercoaster of satisfaction03:51 Why successful founders are never satisfied05:45 Peer competition10:37 The problem with comparison15:25 Competing for our own safety20:49 “We create a much more unsafe environment…”22:36 Competitors ability to affect your safety24:10 Endless chase of success28:34 Ego vs. Contentment33:38 Why we can’t find the finish line