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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2024 · 10 MIN

Episode 25: FOUNDER mode, but balanced.

from FROM ZERO WITH ANUSHA KANNAN · host Anusha Ramesh Kannan

In this episode of The Pivot to Balance Podcast, we dive deep into the concept of Founder Mode—a mindset that’s all about being fully hands-on, taking charge, and pushing forward with passion. But here’s the twist: this isn’t just for startup founders. I’m not running a business or managing a company; I’m in this space to learn, grow, and connect through my projects, and Founder Mode has become part of that journey. You’ll hear about the highs and lows of this intense focus, why it can be so addictive, and how I’ve learned to balance it with my personal life. Plus, we get into the science behind why our brains crave the constant “go-mode,” thanks to those dopamine hits from achieving our goals. But did you know that real creativity and problem-solving often come when we let our minds rest? Join me as I share practical tips on maintaining momentum without burning out, the importance of setting boundaries, and why taking time off is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re building something from scratch or just juggling a few passion projects, this episode will give you insights on how to thrive in Founder Mode without losing your balance. Tune in, and let’s find the sweet spot between ambition and self-care! WINTER ARC TRACKER: ⁠Get it for free⁠ Sign up to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.anushakannan.com/emaillist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find the sample morning routine template here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/rnsqy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Five Minute Journal I use: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/OJsTm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Release Schedule: New episodes drop on Wednesdays FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER : https://x.com/Elevare_ ------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎙️ About "The Pivot to Balance" Podcast: In a world that pulls us in a million different directions, and with a billion distractions, finding balance can feel like an ambiguous quest. Join me on this Podcast as I try to navigate life’s twists and turns with mindfulness, purpose, and grace. In each episode, we will dive into topics like self-care, personal growth, mindset shifts, by sharing practical insights, stories, and maybe even interviews. Get ready to pivot, to recalibrate, and find your balance. Follow ‘The Pivot to Balance’ podcast, and I will see you on the other side 🤎🍋

In this episode of The Pivot to Balance Podcast, we dive deep into the concept of Founder Mode—a mindset that’s all about being fully hands-on, taking charge, and pushing forward with passion. But here’s the twist: this isn’t just for startup founders. I’m not running a business or managing a company; I’m in this space to learn, grow, and connect through my projects, and Founder Mode has become part of that journey. You’ll hear about the highs and lows of this intense focus, why it can be so addictive, and how I’ve learned to balance it with my personal life. Plus, we get into the science behind why our brains crave the constant “go-mode,” thanks to those dopamine hits from achieving our goals. But did you know that real creativity and problem-solving often come when we let our minds rest? Join me as I share practical tips on maintaining momentum without burning out, the importance of setting boundaries, and why taking time off is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re building something from scratch or just juggling a few passion projects, this episode will give you insights on how to thrive in Founder Mode without losing your balance. Tune in, and let’s find the sweet spot between ambition and self-care! WINTER ARC TRACKER: ⁠Get it for free⁠ Sign up to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.anushakannan.com/emaillist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find the sample morning routine template here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/rnsqy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Five Minute Journal I use: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/OJsTm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Release Schedule: New episodes drop on Wednesdays FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER : https://x.com/Elevare_ ------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎙️ About "The Pivot to Balance" Podcast: In a world that pulls us in a million different directions, and with a billion distractions, finding balance can feel like an ambiguous quest. Join me on this Podcast as I try to navigate life’s twists and turns with mindfulness, purpose, and grace. In each episode, we will dive into topics like self-care, personal growth, mindset shifts, by sharing practical insights, stories, and maybe even interviews. Get ready to pivot, to recalibrate, and find your balance. Follow ‘The Pivot to Balance’ podcast, and I will see you on the other side 🤎🍋

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