160 The Hidden Psychology Sabotaging Your Startup Growth with Anthony, Chris and Steph

What if everything you've been told about burnout is wrong?In this raw and revealing episode, hosts Anthony Franco, Chris Franks, and Stephanie Hayes dismantle the traditional definition of founder burnout. It’s not just about working too hard—it’s about a dangerous misalignment between your energy and your vision. Discover why "rest" might be the wrong prescription, how the "Practitioner's Paradox" is secretly capping your revenue, and why being a strategic underachiever might be the smartest move you can make. The team shares personal battles with the "overcommitment trap" and reveals the counterintuitive mental hygiene habits that keep successful founders in the game.Keywords: founder burnout, startup psychology, mental health for entrepreneurs, scaling challenges, business strategy, productivity myths, leadership alignment, Anthony Franco, Chris Franks, Stephanie Hayes