What good habits are important to staying healthy as a founder?
@MarkMark2 жыл бұрын
I love this talk, so useful. Starting my day with a Yoga class has been super-useful for me. By the time my work day starts, the most "challenging" part of the day is behind me. ; )
@marioacosta18422 жыл бұрын
DO NOT LOOK AT PHONE! I have a morning routine where I am not allowed to look at my phone after 1 hour of waking up. Before looking at my phone, I need to have a checklist of the goals that I want to do for the day. *Also, have a bottle of water that measures how much water I need to drink a day (calculates it with smart watch and weather). Excellent decision!
@ifoundaim2 жыл бұрын
Sunlight, clean water, exercise, mindfulness, & good sleep
@chuhaoliu50502 жыл бұрын
Listen to YC podcast
@MrTiagopereira892 жыл бұрын
#biohacking and #habits
@sakurira7 ай бұрын
"Salary is for living. Equity is for upside". I like that
@saraeissa49542 жыл бұрын
Really relevant advice for me right now. Checking out a private office at 2pm today because my home environment is where I’m the least productive
@kevando_gg2 жыл бұрын
same
@shoespeaks74332 жыл бұрын
Wework 👍👌
@EntrepreneurRobinPaul2 жыл бұрын
Regus is better than wework
@TheEsotericProgrammer6 ай бұрын
The environment stuff is weak advice, if you meditate, dopamine fast and don't watch any kind of entertaining content or play video games, you will be able to focus everywhere.
@thrilos72 жыл бұрын
I wish this information was available 10 years ago.. my mindset assured failure. The grey areas are truly difficult to deal with when you’re going through something alone.. it’s amazing how well these guys articulated the importance of “it depends”. Thank you for sharing your gift of knowledge. I wish you both all the very best.
@liammclaughlin23212 жыл бұрын
These videos between Michael and Dalton are so helpful. Really appreciate the work you guys are putting into this and the valuable advice.
@placeholder_name3212 жыл бұрын
So insightful
@mamotalemankoe37755 ай бұрын
Their synergy is off the charts.
@neuroklyde2 жыл бұрын
This video was super helpful. I live in Lesotho, a country inside South Africa, this is the coldest country in Africa, but our house heating infrastructure is so poor. I have limited coding hours because it gets very cold some times, But viewing these video made me realize that it is up to me to find a better working space which can increase my productivity.
@chriscollins2073 Жыл бұрын
Wishing you the best!
@mamotalemankoe37755 ай бұрын
Thats so cool. I heard your pipes freeze there, it's crazy considering where I am, in South Africa Pretoria, is not too far from there but its normally hot as hell here. Hope what your working on goes well.
@duncanmacmillan20362 жыл бұрын
I'm so grateful to you two guys for sharing your conversations. This is really valuable to me.
@chapterme2 жыл бұрын
Chapters (Powered by ChapterMe) - 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Preventative - Plan for the punches 01:50 - Adulting harder 03:07 - Audit how you live 04:05 - Early good habits - 80-20 solution 07:23 - Information diet - Social media 09:22 - Salary bump 12:51 - Hard conversations 15:48 - Dealing with conflict 16:37 - Expectation setting 18:00 - Treatment - Do I have to do anything right now? 18:15 - Do I have to do anything right now? 19:54 - What if we do nothing? 21:08 - Taking a day off 22:35 - Hanging out with the right people 24:59 - Mental healthcare 26:50 - Fatal punches 30:20 - Non-technical founders
@TheGamingAlong2 жыл бұрын
That's so cool
@byyy.nathan8 ай бұрын
thank you
@chapterme8 ай бұрын
@@byyy.nathan You are welcome 😊
@johnstalkernet2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys as always. Would love to hear tips on 30/40/50+ year old software founders, juggling primary/secondary incomes with families, while still making steady startup progress. Have you seen this work, and if so, what is specifically critical for this type of approach?
@matthewmucker21612 жыл бұрын
Man, it's good to know I'm not the only one. It's effin' hard to get a startup going using nights and weekends after the kids are in bed after working a 9-5 job needed to pay the bills!
@wolphiekun2 жыл бұрын
+1
@andreasv94722 жыл бұрын
@@matthewmucker2161 this
@LazizbekYusupov92 Жыл бұрын
Interesting, has there been a video about that? The question was asked 3 mo ago. Would love to hear about that!
@kjoseph555 Жыл бұрын
This is an indiehacker community question more than a yc question
@StrandedKnight842 жыл бұрын
*nodding intensifies*
@ironized9 ай бұрын
3 seconds into the video and I already think this comment is funny
@rohitashwachakraborty3708 ай бұрын
Now I can’t get Noddy out of my head
@YouAreDifferent5 ай бұрын
I stopped looking at the video and just listened to the audio, just because of so much nodding.
@kabewar773 ай бұрын
Professional commentator
@MBAnoBrainer_GMATPrep14 күн бұрын
Is it normal for one’s nose to bleed while watching a video?
@zzzzzzz52992 ай бұрын
"Your startup failed, but that doesn't mean you failed" This hit. I have heard of this but had to really understand it when mine failed. Now I'm onto my next. I've had people around me, who were close to me, who thought of me as failure, because I've put all my life to work on something that ultimately failed. To some people, they can only see binary results "Yes" or "No", in other words did you hit a home run or not. However, in reality, you know these things are cumulative. They need trials and errors. They will have ups and downs. If you have failed before, don't worry. Pick yourself back up. Learn from your experience. External voices sometimes don't matter as much, if you've carefully examined the facts of your own situation. Keep trying.
@waymanharris12842 жыл бұрын
Agreeeeeed big time!!❤ I never could have calculated how much home (family) would affect my ability to be productive! Just got a small office, my launch is delayed, but I'm in heaven!!💯
@DiddleDangle Жыл бұрын
For me, quitting alcohol was the best thing I ever did as far as my career and being able to do the things my friends couldn't.
@rudhisundar2 жыл бұрын
Really wanted to say both of you thanks and give 2 hugs. This talk was designed for me, thank you from the Bottom of my heart, thank you from India.
@AnshMehraa2 жыл бұрын
I work as a Designer at one of the YC startups and these videos teach me SO MUCH. I am so thankful. But I TOTALLY love Michael's laughs. They are so genuine and so sweet haha, it just cheers me up!
@ioriii_k6 ай бұрын
Didn’t expect that I could see you here! Love your content and lessons🥰
@AnshMehraa6 ай бұрын
@@ioriii_k of course! I’m building a product so learning daily from them
@jerryoverton70372 жыл бұрын
For me, this was the most helpful discussions yet. It's hard to find people willing to talk about the emotional issues of startup. It's even harder to find conversations with actionable recommendations. I found myself pausing the video to write down a number of to-do items. I'll have to watch this one a few times. You have no idea how helpful these are.
@quasa02 жыл бұрын
Realizing more and more your advice on a much deeper level since watching this video. Thank you so much. Such a good collections of things to think about
@dlysele4 ай бұрын
One of the habits that I found from people is that they don't commit. They do not commit to what they promise and burn with only 3 minutes of energy. I was in a startup where a co-founder was as enthusiastic as I was, and I burned the midnight oil to get the MVP going. After 3 months, the co-founder had his attention elsewhere and just can't be arsed with anything about the project any more. He was like "yea, I like the idea a lot." But I was like, "Ok, and...?" Then he just couldn't say anything else.
@placeholder_name3212 жыл бұрын
These are INCREDIBLE points! Do you guys have Spotify? I love listening to these audios when I’m in my car
@suryakantpandit3006 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael and Dalton for explaining how to handle low moments. Full of great advice.
@bluecuracao647810 ай бұрын
Thank you both! It was quite a useful conversation, especially about failures
@chuhaoliu50502 жыл бұрын
6:30 "What if it (your startup) works? Are you set up for this to not work or are you set up for this to work" What a punchline for builing good lifestyle habits for founders!
@bluepunkrocker2 жыл бұрын
Love these videos! I've been binge watching these and the Spotify ep! So much great info to help me get started!
@jaredbeckwith2 жыл бұрын
This like ESPN for entrepreneurs
@amitbhatt9972 Жыл бұрын
I just discovered this channel recently, and it is the most valuable channel I have found so far on youtube. Thanks for sharing this kinda stuff.
@Leslie-ROOT-WISE-REPAIRАй бұрын
Been feeling like I've been running through mud, but you guys made me belly laugh today. Appreciate you.
@josephtimkovsky2012 жыл бұрын
Love it. Lots of wisdom that helps to go through rough times at a startup. Thanks!
@cherrox5500 Жыл бұрын
I feel like they described my life in a few minutes. Thanks for the support! this really touched my heart
@ambivalentrecord2 жыл бұрын
Great episode, startups you're mentoring are very lucky to have you.
@WillVilla2 жыл бұрын
hey man thanks so much for these words. pandemic was a real punch n my face, I thought I failed in life, but those setbacks laid the ground to all that is finally starting to happen now in my life. looking forward to see more videos of you guys
@chuka231d82 жыл бұрын
I am not trying to be a founder right now but always enjoy those talks, it's full of lessons and insights.
@VANCOUVERHOUSEFINDER Жыл бұрын
I am always looking for technical people and I post on craigslist in my area. I got someone today who just ripped my post and started calling me names. I really don’t get it, I don’t know this person. My day didn’t start out great, but I kept going after watching this . Thanks you gentlemen.
@amishthaker72702 жыл бұрын
Loved the part about how the information you consume also effects you....
@FireLiteCreations2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's wisdom! Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge on dealing with punches. 🤜🤛 Definitely applicable to working relationships even outside of the startup life.
@anest-uk Жыл бұрын
I don't normally binge-watch anything, but... these are very good, both as entertainment and 'education'. Well done!
@digitalproducerdirector26882 жыл бұрын
thanks to you two guys for sharing these conversations. it helped me a lot
@wybeprod7632 Жыл бұрын
Precious advice, thank you!
@kbrizy74902 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff. Thank you YC for your contributions.
@clivejefferies2 жыл бұрын
This is good advice for anyone. Not just founders.
@urffffurf5 ай бұрын
Love y'all! I needed this !
@BoodskiBro2 ай бұрын
Your comments about sleep, diet and exercise was a light-bulb moment for me.
@diononeofyourbusiness8634 Жыл бұрын
Great content, but what actually amazed me the most when I came to a managerial position, was the huge cosmos of untold cosmos of personal coaching and therapists for management positions. I don't know of a single successful manager who did not make heavy and regular use of personal coaching. Things like developing better habits, how to organize life and work. You name, it exists.
@margaretcezar11092 жыл бұрын
Thank you both. Thanks God I'm not in that terrible position.
@MrCargill892 жыл бұрын
Found your channel via ig Incredibly confirming video to let me know I’m. On right track I implement all these currently though it’s against the grain of what is advised most times and it has led to better results in all facets of life Working on getting my house in order (me and my business) Thank you for what you provide
@mlntdtechbae11 ай бұрын
Really good insight. I thoroughly enjoy this channel!
@rosesterling30332 жыл бұрын
Brilliant advice! Some true gems of wisdom here to implement into our media company and founding team.
@leafhappy Жыл бұрын
Swearing off alcohol and getting into the gym at least once a week to cardio it out have been life changing for the writer of this comment
@dbadaddy73862 жыл бұрын
A written agreement between partners with CLEAR delineation of responsibilities and a clear process of how to deal with conflict which is actually followed is crucial. It's not about trust, it's about clear process and expectations. Etiquette is dumb and uncomfortable but what it does is provide clear, mutually understood expectations.
@nicklastovenko6212 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys! These are great reminders and food for thought at my current phase of live.
@reyz1713Ай бұрын
These videos are just perfect haha. SO much useful content, but never short of humour haha
@Afrifama10 ай бұрын
Recently I got punched right in the centre of my face, it really hurt and made me question my decision-making skills as a founder. I am still reeling when I remember it, and hopefully, I will recover soon. This vlog is timely and insightful.
@PraveenKumar-uc6sn2 жыл бұрын
The only videos I open youtube for. Cheers.
@TBHealthy Жыл бұрын
Social media can indeed be toxic, as you say, Michael, but it's in your power to decide who you follow, who you unfriendly and who you listen to. Interestingly enough, I found your channel through a post on Instagram. It's all about being smart on social media.
@mustafaerhanhamzakad6021 Жыл бұрын
Most helpful KZbin canal I ever saw
@Truth-at5 ай бұрын
Hi I am from India (odisha) Asish, Mind-blowing thought you both are discussing. My age now 21 but my life manifesto only for build a great company in world. Then my all 90% asset donate for sharing knowledge in entire world.
@sportriot74403 ай бұрын
hii asish i am krishna what you working on?
@FreekHoekstra2 жыл бұрын
Watches a KZbin video about what good founders do. Video effectively says stop watching KZbin xD
@mtrisi2 жыл бұрын
This is a top YC video
@deviprasad53922 жыл бұрын
Excellent insights, Thank you for sharing your views and knowledge on dealing with punches.
@ritchiewlc2 жыл бұрын
Super underrated insights! Thanks so much for the great content
@jpmaureira2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gents, your insight is always appreciated
@pelangos Жыл бұрын
Amazingly valuable insights! love these guys
@idiotstrippinidiots56527 ай бұрын
tnx fr a great video 🌞.....2:27 and 11: 13 24:50 are the best parts 💯✨
@ankitmhatre17644 ай бұрын
I wish, I meet you guys someday. Stay tuned
@mus3equal Жыл бұрын
Thanks, needed this today!
@leoc.36752 жыл бұрын
Another great piece. Thanks for doing this.
@sotasearcher9 ай бұрын
today I learned I have the information diet of a successful start up founder
@jonathanlobe5092 жыл бұрын
Grateful guys ! Thank you
@madeinkonada Жыл бұрын
This is a highly valuable video. Thank you!
@Gorkhdevasi2 жыл бұрын
So useful.... I'm from India🥰🥰
@anirudhm2 жыл бұрын
It's unfair that these videos are available for free :) Please don't stop making more of these!
@santhoshmuruganantham74352 жыл бұрын
Soooo true . This is worth million $ , but sad to see so less ppl value content like these
@anthonyfelix83342 жыл бұрын
I think I'm blessed because if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as Mrs Nancy Dawin.
@abrocharlie18362 жыл бұрын
Wow I' m just shock someone mentioned Mrs Nancy Dawin I thought I'm the only one trading with her She helped me recover what I lost trying to trade myself
@jasonbutler11492 жыл бұрын
Wow I' m just shocked someone mentioned Mrs Nancy Dawin I thought I'm the only one tradlng with her
@soniaalbiba69252 жыл бұрын
A friend that I referred to her just received $7,050 profit after 10 days of investing.... became jealous.. lol
@davidhoover33582 жыл бұрын
My first experience with her gave me the assurance that has made me to invest without fear of loosing
@brayanswiftly14012 жыл бұрын
How can I start trading with her?
@sherrysyed Жыл бұрын
I don’t own a startup or business but I’m using this to build my life and character back together rahhahaha
@YoannBuzenet2 жыл бұрын
That was pure gold. Thank you
@2099Ai Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alot. 31:31 I learnt Alot I'll use in my startup❤❤
@VANCOUVERHOUSEFINDER2 жыл бұрын
You guys are too good.
@toc7olwn6802 жыл бұрын
31:46 Michael: Great chize-day Alton Dalton: Thanks Ben
@sixpooltube11 ай бұрын
Fantastic video, once again
@RyanTooCloseToCrying Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video!
@Fanaro2 жыл бұрын
26:55 Learned Optimism, by Martin Seligman (3 dimensions of pessimism: permanence, pervasiveness and personalization)
@hanperera Жыл бұрын
Really helpful, Much appreciated
@gdthegreat2 жыл бұрын
Hey Micheal, soon will meet you to get your mentorship.... loved this channel and community, a lot.
@javarisware42162 жыл бұрын
Wow plenty of gems here, appreciate you guys! 🔥
@pcnoic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, guys.
@yasinnabi2 жыл бұрын
if you want to live a happy life, start working on passive incomes.........
@imrankhansaami2 жыл бұрын
11:45 You need a philosophy of what you're solving for around compensation you want to set everyone up for success
@willdtrl2 жыл бұрын
Amazing as always 🫡
@ryantanosa58932 жыл бұрын
More videos pls , i hope theres a segment for founder interviews
@ankitmhatre17644 ай бұрын
Super impressive.
@eniggma9353 Жыл бұрын
Nagga this shyz real fine, great work gentlemen ;D
@rickc.ferreira7 ай бұрын
What do you do if you are the avoidant type and need to have a hard conversation or is dealing with someone who is anxious? Do you know anyone like this?
@CaliforniaRussianRiverBees2 жыл бұрын
Great Information 💼 thank you
@mojorero2 жыл бұрын
13:45 This anxious VS avoidant energy difference is definitely a HUGE problem. How do you do to recognize both kinds of characters before troubles begin? Which is the best strategy to help these 2 types of personalities communicate better with each other?
@marcokunze5060 Жыл бұрын
Amazing Video!!!
@kennysbotero43272 жыл бұрын
Sería muy bueno que hubiera una traducción para brindar estos conocimientos para todo el mundo
@thepanafricanman2 жыл бұрын
Loving these vids
@descartes4517 ай бұрын
Serious knowledge here
@branthology2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you guys
@ashleyfrost9666 Жыл бұрын
What is the difference between researching investors and just adding investor "noise" by overdoing it?
@therecursive2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@johanngross69532 жыл бұрын
Prevention: 1. Audit how you live: - Are you living in a home where you feel more or less powerful? - Good diet, exercise? Are you sleeping ok? - Are you with people that make you better? Good habits matter - Do you have your house in order? 2. Social media - look at your information diet: - The information we consume affects us like a diet does: doom scrolling - Successful founders: block social media - screen time tracking 3. Salary bumps - a 5-10% bump can make a huge lifestyle change - You shouldn't be saving a lot of money from your salary (probably not good) - Does your startup salary give you the lifestyle that allows you to be all in on your startup because the real world isn't distracting you negatively? - Often for different founders, this is different (i.e. what if a founder has student loans?) - Set everyone up for success, align incentives - Michael Siebel's philosophy: Salary is for living and equity is for upside 4. Learn to have hard conversations with your co-founders and for everyone to be ok afterward - When you get punched in the face, you'll know how to interact with each other - Style of dealing with frustration is important to think about. Understand how your co-founders deal with frustration, it's not always the same 5. Expectation setting - If you're good at expectation settings, you will learn how to deal with things and it's key to prevention - Don't set stupid expectations, so you don't reach them and then panic. Treatment: 1. Fight or flight - When something bad happens, you want to make a move, don't do it. Sleep on it. - The best founders use "No action" as a key play. - Don't do this when someone's health is on the line, or when someone's about to go to jail. 2. It's ok to take the day off or go home - Take the day to bring a better version of yourself the next day - When things go bad, know who to be with. - The best people, when things go bad go on a hike - The worst people, when things go wrong drink and do drugs 3. Healthcare - Therapy is good - Medication is good 4. Fatal punch (failure) - Don't give up! Sometimes things are going well, and you need to see the facts - Sometimes you need to stop, especially when you start hurting people around you - If your startup failed, it doesn't mean you failed! These experiences you have are valuable to you even if your company didn't work. You learned 10x more than you would've learned otherwise
@rickie_bo2 жыл бұрын
Great summary Johann! It would be nice if your comment is pinned by Y Combinator :)