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Aaron Harris - Coping with Founder Depression
This is an AI-generated summary of a YouTube video "Aaron Harris - Coping with Founder Depression" by Y Combinator!

Founders should prioritize their mental health and seek help when needed, while also supporting fellow founders through tough times.

  • 💡
    00:00
    Starting a company is hard and lonely, but it's important to know that pretty much all founders go through rough times and you're not alone.
  • 💼
    00:49
    It's normal to feel negative emotions when things aren't going well in business.
  • 💭
    01:07
    Don't bottle up your emotions as it can lead to negative consequences and everyone has their own way of dealing with their feelings.
  • 💡
    01:22
    Find someone outside of the startup world to talk to, but seek professional help if feeling depressed.
  • 💡
    02:00
    Don't let mental health issues in your startup simmer for a long time, find someone who can help you deal with it proactively.
  • 🤝
    02:36
    Support your fellow founder friends by being there for them and helping them through tough times, as the community of founders is small and we can create a better world by looking out for each other.
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Aaron Harris - Coping with Founder Depression
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