Give Feedback
Write down one recent failure in your venture and note one thing it taught you that strengthens your resilience.
Block ten minutes to pause when stress spikes—use deep breathing or a walk around your workspace.
Create a sticky note: “Setbacks are signals, not stop signs.” Read it before tough founder tasks.
Revisit a win that came after failure—remind yourself how you bounced back stronger.
Keep a “resilience win” list—add a small founder recovery moment from today.
Ask yourself: “What will I face today with steadiness, not panic?”—use it as a grounding tool.
Journal about a recent tough founder moment—how did you respond, and what would resilience have looked like instead?
Reflect on your stress patterns—when do you lose focus in your start-up, and what usually helps you recover faster?
Write down the top three traits that help you bounce back mentally—how can you use them more deliberately?
Describe your personal definition of resilience—how has it evolved during your founder journey?
Think about a resilient founder you admire—what do they do differently during crisis, and what can you borrow?
Revisit a time when you wanted to quit your venture and didn’t—what did that reveal about inner strength?
Tackle a start-up task you’ve postponed due to fear of failure—complete it now without overthinking.
When you hit a set-back this week, commit to calm action within one hour—avoid spirals.
Share a failure openly with your team—focus on the growth it created for your venture.
Set a three-day goal that requires perseverance—track how you respond when things get rough.
Lead a check-in after a team mistake—model constructive recovery instead of blame.
Push through a small frustration intentionally—recognize and name the effort to stay composed.
Ask a co-founder how you handle stress under pressure—what do they see that you may not?
Share how you bounce back mentally after investor setbacks—invite your team to share routines.
Ask a co-founder: “What’s one thing I do well when things get tough?”—note repeated patterns.
Have a mentor review how you handled a recent crisis—what did they notice about your resilience?
In your next 1:1, ask for feedback on how calm you seem after setbacks.
Invite co-founders to describe your resilience with three words—what surprises you in their view?
Reframe “This deal went wrong” as “This was training”—what skill did the setback sharpen for you?
Shift “I failed again” to “This is data for growth”—then plan what to do differently in your start-up.
See stress as a signal for founder realignment—adjust priorities, not your identity.
Recast constant interruptions as resilience drills—handle them as if you chose them intentionally.
Translate “This is overwhelming” into “What’s one small step I can take right now?”
When worn down, reframe it as: “I’ve stretched today—how can I restore wisely now?”
Observe when your focus wavers after a tough investor comment—what sparked it, and how fast do you recover?
Watch how other founders reset after rejection—what signals mark their return to resilience?
Track your self-talk after failed launches—is it constructive, neutral, or harshly critical?
Monitor your first reaction to product frustration—are you reactive, avoidant, or adaptive?
Notice how seasoned founders handle setbacks—do they re-center quickly or spiral?
Track how long you take to refocus after rejection—what helped speed your pivot?
