May 3, 2026

The psychological aspects of being a founder — covering resilience, stress management, and the mental fortitude required for entrepreneurship.

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The psychological aspects of being a founder — covering resilience, stress management, and the mental fortitude required for entrepreneurship.

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Are you guys able to help me with something real quick? I'll give you 50 bucks. I got you. I like the energy. Come with me, I'll show you. That's perfect. You see these four lines? Yeah. I just need you to stand there until 5:30 [music] today. Yeah, I'll do it. I'll see you at 5:30 today. You better show up. Great job. Thank you. Michael, I'd like to offer you a full-time position here. Same thing as today? Yes. Instead of 50 bucks, I'll pay you 200. >> Yes, absolutely. Very good. Buddy. Oh. Woah, woah, woah, watch out. I got to stay here. You need me? I'm working, can't you see? We just wanted to come by and see if you want [music] to escape Midtown with us. I'd love to come, man, but I'm working. I I really can't. Have fun. There you go. Mike, you've been loyal, reliable, you're an asset to me. Thank you, sir. Come with me. I'm raising your salary by 30% and now it's your here.

This thing is massive. Look at all this room. You can see the bridge from here. You earned it. A day's pay. Been a pleasure working with you. But I'd like to retire now if I could. It's been a pleasure working with you, too. >> [music]

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