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!


