Episode Details

In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss the founder's ego and when is it too much. We all know that confidence is key when you're starting a business, but sometimes it can be hard to tell when that confidence has turned into full-on arrogance. This can hold you back from trying new things and making the best decisions for your company. So how do you avoid this trap? 

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What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:39 Confidence vs. Arrogance
• 05:30 Question everything you think you know
• 06:31 Be comfortable with being wrong
• 10:32 It’s preventing you from trying new things
• 13:34 The “Everything is wrong except for me” mindset
• 15:35 When ego clouds your decision
• 17:06 Make every problem your fault
• 19:50 The blame game
• 23:34 Not accepting defeat
• 25:39 How to manage your ego
• 27:14 Ego is a massive liability
• 29:19 Permission to be wrong
• 30:23 Choose the people who will surround you
• 33:40 Psychological safety
• 36:27 Challenge your ego to grow