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I gave up dating, friendships, and salary when I started my company. When I explained to an investor that I was starting to feel sucking into the company, he told that his best entrepreneurs were obsessed with their companies too. I felt vindicated. But that’s exactly the wrong framework. It’s the path to burnout. “Burned […]

Preventing Burnout: The Founder’s Work Contract

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The first time I spoke with Steve Schlafman about Downshift, I knew I was on the brink of something big. In my 10 years as CEO and my 4 years as a coach, I’ve witnessed the escalating amounts of anxiety, depression, and loneliness that grip modern society. I’ve seen it in other founders to levels […]

Navigating Entrepreneurial Transitions: I’m Joining Downshift!

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I just got back from Huntington Beach, where I helped my parents move out of my childhood home. It was a 5 hour flight to spend 5 days packing, moving, then unpacking. We had to empty a home they had lived in for 35 years, helping my parents say goodbye to clothing, cutlery, and artwork […]

Why Entrepreneurs Often Fail At Personal Relationships (According to Science)

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Most people misunderstand the true potential of your anger. I know that seems weird coming from the founder who ran a love company, but I believe our leadership has space for all the complex emotions of life. Three years ago in a psychedelic journey, I changed my entire relationship with anger. I experienced ego dissolution […]

Emotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs