Episode Details

In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about optimism. An optimistic leader creates an optimistic environment. Despite the onslaught of negativities and failures, and success seemingly slipping away, when a Founder remains optimistic, he can always redirect his focus on what to do next.  

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What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:24 Blinded optimism keeps founders running
• 04:49 Whatever you do will be reflected throughout the organization
• 08:19 Founders do not have the luxury to cry over spilled milk
• 10:01 Distraction keeps us away from being successful
• 12:37 You can’t find a customer or investor in one seating
• 15:51 Focus on small tiny wins that build success
• 19:16 Building a Startup through optimism
• 21:32 Optimism should be left in the hands of fate