Founder Playbook
Bootstrapping
“I've actively worked on spending more time for things that are not work for building a calm business instead of a crazy chaotic business that is all intentional to be able to be there for Danielle and for the family and for the people around me that I care about”
Build a calm business on purpose, not a chaotic one by default
A 'calm business' is a deliberate design choice, not a personality trait. The chaotic default emerges when work isn't actively bounded, so calm requires intentionally protecting non-work time first and letting the business shape itself around that. Decide what the schedule must allow, then build the company that fits.
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Dr. Jessica Gold
Bliss ScienceMIT PhD · founder coach for emotional resilience & relationships
The Bootstrapped Founder
Dr. Jessica Gold — Emotional Resilience and Self-Care for Founders· 32:24