When Work Feels Like Crack (and Other Confessions)

The mind is quite a funny thing isn’t it? Even funnier is the powerful control it has on the body. Over the last few weeks I’ve not been inspired to write one big thought because the launch of a new venture has made my mind anxious, scattered and worrisome. This has shown up in sleepless nights, a frozen shoulder (which is still bothering me as I write this) and a tired looking face. I’ve written at length about my doubts, confidence and fears as they arise. But there was something about launching that brought it all to a crescendo and sent me spiralling.
It’s no surprise I’ve been listening to these three songs since on repeat;
What follows after the paywall is a series of possibly incoherent thoughts on founder life, anxiety, speed and starting over as well as my productivity plan to sort my life out.