Useful post Ben! A potential addition for the last misconception "glamorous job", is that most founders experience a lot of the same symptoms/experiences that we would all categorize as pretty close to the opposite of glamorous (; :
“I never have time to think high-level about the business.”
“I can’t even remember why we started this company. I’ve lost grasp of the vision.”
“I’m constantly worried that there are things I don’t know.”
“I’m really worried that people will find out that I’m a fraud.”
“I have no time for anything, but too many things to do.”
Useful post Ben! A potential addition for the last misconception "glamorous job", is that most founders experience a lot of the same symptoms/experiences that we would all categorize as pretty close to the opposite of glamorous (; :
“I never have time to think high-level about the business.”
“I can’t even remember why we started this company. I’ve lost grasp of the vision.”
“I’m constantly worried that there are things I don’t know.”
“I’m really worried that people will find out that I’m a fraud.”
“I have no time for anything, but too many things to do.”
100%. Completely agree. All painful realities for most founders.