January 22, 2026

Understanding your mental stages

“Success or failure in business is caused more by mental attitude than by mental capacity.” - Walter Dill Scott

Being a founder or CEO is an emotional roller coaster, and one that has dips and twists you can’t see coming.

I was recently asked about how the mental state of a company leader changes during the various times in a company’s evolution.

This video talks about the phases many businesses go through and the corresponding emotions that accompany them.

I hope that understanding them better will help you navigate things more smoothly.

I’d love to know your thoughts and ideas for other videos!