OTH #4: Erik Severinghaus, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Bloomfilter: The Mountain Gets A Say
"The mountain gets a say."
OTH #4 features my friend Erik Severinghaus -- call this the official meeting of the tall guys named Eric/k that work in tech and went to Carolina club.
Erik is best known for his book "Scale Your Everest", a guidebook for entrepreneurs about mental resilience and endurance. In his book -- and on this episode -- he shares his struggles as a founder and how it created significant problems in his physical and mental health.
His comment that "the mountain gets a say" whether or not you make it to the top of Everest is a perfect metaphor for the impact of markets in the entrepreneurial journey. You can work hard, check all the boxes, and do all the right things -- but the market still gets a say.
I've known Erik for a long time but never understood the depth of his struggles. I'm grateful that he shared them with me and in a format that others can hear.
Thanks for listening.
Disclaimer:
This episode discusses topics related to mental health and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that help is available. You can reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 (U.S.), or find resources specific to your country at befrienders.org. You are not alone, and support is just a call away.
OTH #4 features my friend Erik Severinghaus -- call this the official meeting of the tall guys named Eric/k that work in tech and went to Carolina club.
Erik is best known for his book "Scale Your Everest", a guidebook for entrepreneurs about mental resilience and endurance. In his book -- and on this episode -- he shares his struggles as a founder and how it created significant problems in his physical and mental health.
His comment that "the mountain gets a say" whether or not you make it to the top of Everest is a perfect metaphor for the impact of markets in the entrepreneurial journey. You can work hard, check all the boxes, and do all the right things -- but the market still gets a say.
I've known Erik for a long time but never understood the depth of his struggles. I'm grateful that he shared them with me and in a format that others can hear.
Thanks for listening.
Disclaimer:
This episode discusses topics related to mental health and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that help is available. You can reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 (U.S.), or find resources specific to your country at befrienders.org. You are not alone, and support is just a call away.
