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Sam Lam | Web3 Builder

Founders, what do you do when you're feeling demotivated?

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Starting a company can be an intense experience, filled with highs and lows. There will be moments when it feels like progress has come to a standstill and doubts start to creep in, making you question your ability to succeed. So, how do you deal with these challenges? I still remember something Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, once said: "Just keep building, show up every day, and take small steps forward consistently. Eventually, positive things will happen." This advice has stuck with me ever since.
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Gaël de Mondragon
I think you answered your own question :) (and I believe this is the right answer) Just put some nice music and go back to that to do list 💪
Gaël de Mondragon
@samuel_tf_lam Listening to Artificial Algorithm by Slow Meadow right now (spotify recommendation) Should do the trick!
Jochen Schneider
@gael_de_mondragon yeah definitely need some nice music and remember all the small steps you already took, now do just one more at a time.
Jomar Hilario
Jarek Ostrowski
Lows only last so long. Know that what you're doing takes time, be patient with yourself and with others. Appreciate every success, even the smallest ones. Learn the skill of managing doubt, learn if it's real or if it's just impatience.
Shawn Cao
Simply go back to real life for some time and come back later.
Neha
@shawn_cao agree!
Aurelio
@shawn_cao you are right!
Louis Cirignano
I don’t know who said it, but I heard somebody online with the quote ‘this too shall pass’. Sometimes I say it under my breath, and it can help me refocus
Kether Chau
LFG 🔥
Shireen Jaffer
One of my investors, who built a unicorn and took the company public (and continues to be CEO!) shared these words with me the other day: “when you are feeling like you suck, that you’re no longer good for the role, that someone would do a better job - just find a way to make progress toward the more ideal state - identify where you need to go, and the steps required, then just start making progress. the faster you’re feeling progress the faster you’re getting out of where you were. Without you can just eat yourself alive.” These words have stayed with me since.
Louis Cirignano
@shireenjaffer That is really good advice, thanks for sharing!
Isabella Hoesch
Hey Sam, fair question! Consistency is important but when you’re low it’s ok - and often needed - to take a step back and recharge to get back with energy. Going outside and moving, making sure you get enough sleep, surrounding yourself with similar-stage founders, and venting together with them - they usually have similar issues, and ranting together can be so energizing ;). This has helped me get the vibes back up. Staring at the laptop and being unable to do anything has never helped anyone... Oh and the right music of course! Music is SO powerful! All the best to you and your journey!
Tim
You deserve a follow for that Armstrong quote
Isabella Martínez
Thats a great comment. I want to believe it, its just tough to not get burnt out when you're not seeing constant results. We just need to remember that we signed up for this. We chose this life.
Haozhe Sheng
This is a good question. I am curious about the answer too.
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