Content that scales you
The User Manual for Founder Psychology
Drawn from thousands of hours coaching YC Founders, The User Manual for Founder Psychology contains essays and practical frameworks that help founders build resilience, trust, and authentic leadership as their startups scale.
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Introduction
Thousands of hours coaching founders taught me one thing: the emotional chaos you're experiencing isn't unique to you. It's founder psychology — and once you understand it, you can use it. Start here.
What It Means to Scale Yourself
"Take care of your mental health" is necessary advice — but for founders, it's not enough. Your startup will demand that you grow, not just recover. Here's what scaling yourself actually means.