In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss who founders are really competing against. Founders are often never satisfied because they constantly set new, self-imposed benchmarks and goals. They compete against a changing definition of success, driven by their ego and perceptions of their peers. As they reach one milestone, they quickly construct new challenges, making it challenging to ever achieve lasting contentment in their entrepreneurial journey. Finding a balance between ambition and recognizing their achievements can lead to greater satisfaction and a healthier perspective on success.

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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:24 A founder's rollercoaster of satisfaction
03:51 Why successful founders are never satisfied
05:45 Peer competition
10:37 The problem with comparison
15:25 Competing for our own safety
20:49 “We create a much more unsafe environment…”
22:36 Competitors ability to affect your safety
24:10 Endless chase of success
28:34 Ego vs. Contentment
33:38 Why we can’t find the finish line