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"The hardest thing for a CEO to manage is your own psychology"

"The hardest thing for a CEO to manage is your own psychology"

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#startup #founder #ceo

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1
0:00 - 0:26
0:26 duration127 words

Insecurity of Leadership

The speaker shares their initial insecurities about becoming a CEO, highlighting the intimidation felt when transitioning from a technical background. They emphasize that the decision to lead a company doesn't have to be all-or-nothing, and that there are opportunities to recalibrate along the journey.

"I had a lot of insecurity about should I be a CEO and all because coming from the technical side CU I was like I I can do the engineering and Technology but all I know about being a CEO is like I do n..."

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0:26 - 0:57
0:30 duration139 words

Managing Your Own Psychology

The speaker discusses the critical challenge for CEOs: managing their own psychology. They reference Ben Horowitz, stressing that while challenges are inevitable, suffering is optional. The segment emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and finding ways to avoid burnout and negative feelings towards oneself and the company.

"biggest thing that will sort of kill you but I think to get through through that you have to like Ben horo also said you the hardest thing for a CE is to manage your own psychology first you have to b..."