Struggling with Overthinking as a Founder? Here are 22 Strategies to Help:
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Are you a founder or maker who finds yourself overthinking everything? You’re not alone! 200 threads sparked a conversation on social media with fellow entrepreneurs sharing their struggles and coping mechanisms. Here are some valuable insights distilled from the discussion:
Understanding the Root Causes:
1. Fear – Fear of making the wrong decision or missing out can trigger overthinking.
2. Perfectionism – Striving for perfection and external validation can fuel overthinking tendencies.
3. Fear of Failure – Overthinking stems from avoiding failure at all costs.
4. Fear of Better Options – The fear of making the wrong choice leads to overanalyzing.
5. Anxiety – Overthinking is often fueled by anxious thoughts of potential threats.
Effective Coping Strategies:
6. Mindfulness – Practice meditation to stay present and break the cycle of overthinking.
7. Physical Activity – Engage in activities like walking, jogging, or yoga to calm the mind.
8. Writing and Journaling – Release thoughts and gain clarity by putting them on paper.
9. Educate Yourself – Explore Stoic principles and scientific evidence to understand overthinking.
10. Gain Perspective – Step back and view the situation as an outsider to provide logical advice.
Additional Tips for Overcoming Overthinking:
- Read “The Courage to be Disliked” for insights
- Accept imperfections and view tasks as drafts to finalize later
- Focus on small steps and actions rather than the big picture
- Try “smoking weed” occasionally to relax (if legal in your area)
- Embrace uncertainty as a natural part of life
By incorporating these strategies and shifting your mindset, you can break free from overthinking and move forward with confidence as a founder. Remember, you’re not alone in this journey!
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I read a book which I can’t recall right now because I read a lot of books about business and founders but it talked about the length of time to make a decision being directly proportional to the damage the wrong decision could make. MOST decisions cause very little problem if done wrong, because either the solution to fixing that is easy, or their impact frankly isn’t great. Either way when a decision is made something can be learned from that decision. It was made… now let’s see what happens. More squirrels are killed by indecision than anything else (don’t know if it’s true but it’s a nice analogy).