In Our Darkest Hour, Where Do We Find Hope?

<p>In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about optimism. An optimistic leader creates an optimistic environment. Despite the onslaught of negativities and failures, and success seemingly slipping away, when a Founder remains optimistic, he can always redirect his focus on what to do next.  </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sign up for the Startups Newsletter</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.startups.com/newsletter"><strong>https://www.startups.com/newsletter</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul> <li> <a href="https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy">Startup Therapy Podcast</a><strong> </strong> </li> <li><a href="https://www.startups.com/begin">https://www.startups.com/begin</a></li> <li>Join our <a href="https://www.startups.com/community/founder-groups">Network of Top Founders</a> </li> <li>Send an email to <a href="mailto:therapy@startups.com">therapy@startups.com</a> </li> </ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What to Listen For</strong></p><ul> <li>00:00 Intro</li> <li>00:24 Blinded optimism keeps founders running</li> <li>04:49 Whatever you do will be reflected throughout the organization</li> <li>08:19 Founders do not have the luxury to cry over spilled milk</li> <li>10:01 Distraction keeps us away from being successful</li> <li>12:37 You can’t find a customer or investor in one seating</li> <li>15:51 Focus on small tiny wins that build success</li> <li>19:16 Building a Startup through optimism</li> <li>21:32 Optimism should be left in the hands of fate</li> </ul>