Even Super Founders have Fears.

But you can overcome them easily.

Author

Santhosh Reddy
April 18, 2024

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Hey ,

Steve jobs and Super founders have one thing in common.

Fear of failure. (In a positive way)

Fear of what if we would not able to fulfill our customers well, not able to make a good impact, not able to award our team well, etc.

Today at glance:

1. Fear of failure to a limit is good as excess of it can have some serious impact.
2. Some practical tips from a founder to a founder to control it.
3. A very potent yet very simple practice to control it, and increase performance and energy.

As founders, we're no strangers to risk.

We thrive on the thrill of innovation, disruption, and possibility.

Yet, beneath our veneer of confidence and ambition sometimes lies a fear of failure—a positive one but the impact is not always positive:

Honestly, having fear of failure to a “certain extent” is necessary to perform better. But don’t let it impact you in negative way, so here some suggestions from your peer founder and spiritually elevated people:

  1. Seek Support: Don't go it alone—share your fears with trusted mentors or peers who can offer guidance and reassurance.

  2. Reframe Failure: Embrace setbacks as valuable learning experiences that contribute to your growth and development as a founder.

  3. Practice Self-Compassion: Be gentle with yourself during challenging times, recognizing that failure is a natural part of the entrepreneurial journey.

  4. Break it Down: Instead of fixating on the fear of failure, focus on taking small, actionable steps towards your goals, celebrating each achievement along the way.

  5. Stay Present: Cultivate mindfulness through practices like meditation or deep breathing to stay grounded in the present moment and maintain perspective amidst uncertainty.

But we founders have a worm inside us who always want to strive for excellence, so I’ve got you covered.

Humming Bee Breath or Bhramari pranayama

Again, a cool name, isn’t it?

It’s powerful yogic breathing technique that offers profound benefits for calming mind, overcoming fear, enhancing focus, promoting inner peace, and, obviously, increasing performance.

I know you are getting all pumped up to learn about how to do it.

The only video you will need:

As founders, the fear of failure is an ever-present companion on our entrepreneurial journey.

a Super Founder

Also, I don’t know if you want to hear it but, “You are doing great, but take care of yourself as well.”

I hope this helps, if you have any questions, we’re all ears!

Stay tuned for the next one, which will take you one step closer in becoming a SUPER FOUNDER.

Thank you,

Santhosh, founder of WeBuidl

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