I find most startup founders fall into two camps: those that are open and free with their pursuit of money those who are ashamed of their desire for money There is nothing wrong with wanting money, or even wanting lots and lots of money. The problem with most founders is that they see and treat […]
Do you want to start a company? Scared you will fail or be embarrassed in front of family and friends? I’ve been in your shoes. I spent years trying to dip my feet into starting a company before jumping in. Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way: You are a bad judge […]
This week I am excerpting a chapter from The Craftsman Founder Manifesto. Fear There is a siren’s song inside all founders that can lead you into the rocky cliffs of depression. It’s an inner voice that frequently says mean and terrible things. It’s an inner bully. You might think: “You are too stupid to start […]
Do you feel tethered to your cell phone? Is there a particular time when you hate your habit more than normal? At the dinner table? During the weekends? At night in bed with your spouse? Driving? Do you have the urge to check your phone just reading about the urge to check your phone? Here’s a […]
I am often asked what I think about incubators. Short Answer Incubators are bullshit. Most incubators are like the McDonalds edition of starting a company. Craftsman founders don’t need them. Incubators are like birthing classes. They take up a lot of time before doing the actual work, and then when the time comes for the […]