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Why Entrepreneurs Are Depressed (And No One Cares Until It’s Too Late)
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Behind the headlines, hustle, and high valuations…
There’s a crisis no one talks about.
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In this raw and unfiltered episode, Nick Jonsson—best-selling author and founder of Executives' Global Network—opens up about the silent epidemic plaguing founders and high performers: isolation, burnout, and depression.
Nick Jonsson
- Website: https://www.nickjonsson.com/
- Book - Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business: https://www.amazon.com/Executive-Loneliness-Overcoming-Isolation-Depression/dp/B09RGPF58D?crid=1OUJ6B4MBEY9H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y37-0H6fRrLta9s0G-S1Ktymm435i4TKfzZRGtlQfPjOLgz9rVWYWU_eQGN8iGmrPdwBqokPdPqIL1sViAJpace-qQf9omXXSuZDM0Boy7QveOg55tZziPcTc7gSsZMgh5-OtAxRoQaBEOfXTgZ8aO-BTX9JSLqzF-79cCJ6CB0.T0NfU3ijK-_eH28UMHyhsmjTLJGAcDlp2iDf0U8_3Ms&dib_tag=se&keywords=executive+loneliness&qid=1747823375&sprefix=executive+lonliness,aps,85&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=findingpeak-20&linkId=b3d1f6d37313cfe9393d21d0595d0c7f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
We dive deep into:
- Why success can be the loneliest place on earth
- The hidden costs of tying your identity to your company
- Why most leaders don’t ask for help—until it’s too late
- The cultural stigma around vulnerability (especially for men)
- How to build your tribe before you hit rock bottom
If you’re a founder, executive, or ambitious builder chasing big things—this episode is your reality check.
Warning: This one might hit closer to home than you expect.
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