Most Important Lifestyle Habits Of Successful Founders

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2024
  • Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel discuss the best approaches to developing a healthy lifestyle that ultimately helps you run and grow a successful startup. Take care of yourselves out there.
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    Chapters (Powered by bit.ly/chapterme-yc) -
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:35 - Plan for the punches
    01:50 - Adulting harder
    03:07 - Audit how you live
    04:05 - Good & Bad Habits
    07:23 - Information diet
    09:22 - Salary bump
    12:51 - Hard conversations
    16:37 - Expectation setting
    18:00 - Fight or flight
    21:08 - Good R&R
    24:59 - Healthcare
    26:50 - Fatal punches
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  • @ycombinator
    @ycombinator  ปีที่แล้ว +67

    What good habits are important to staying healthy as a founder?

    • @MarkMark
      @MarkMark ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love this talk, so useful. Starting my day with a Yoga class has been super-useful for me. By the time my work day starts, the most "challenging" part of the day is behind me. ; )

    • @marioacosta1842
      @marioacosta1842 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      DO NOT LOOK AT PHONE! I have a morning routine where I am not allowed to look at my phone after 1 hour of waking up. Before looking at my phone, I need to have a checklist of the goals that I want to do for the day. *Also, have a bottle of water that measures how much water I need to drink a day (calculates it with smart watch and weather). Excellent decision!

    • @ifoundaim
      @ifoundaim ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sunlight, clean water, exercise, mindfulness, & good sleep

    • @chuhaoliu5050
      @chuhaoliu5050 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Listen to YC podcast

    • @tiagopereirabiohacking
      @tiagopereirabiohacking ปีที่แล้ว +1

      #biohacking and #habits

  • @saraeissa4954
    @saraeissa4954 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Really relevant advice for me right now. Checking out a private office at 2pm today because my home environment is where I’m the least productive

    • @kevando_gg
      @kevando_gg ปีที่แล้ว +6

      same

    • @shoespeaks7433
      @shoespeaks7433 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wework 👍👌

    • @EntrepreneurRobinPaul
      @EntrepreneurRobinPaul ปีที่แล้ว

      Regus is better than wework

    • @TheEsotericProgrammer
      @TheEsotericProgrammer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The environment stuff is weak advice, if you meditate, dopamine fast and don't watch any kind of entertaining content or play video games, you will be able to focus everywhere.

  • @duncanmacmillan2036
    @duncanmacmillan2036 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I'm so grateful to you two guys for sharing your conversations. This is really valuable to me.

  • @thrilos7
    @thrilos7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I wish this information was available 10 years ago.. my mindset assured failure. The grey areas are truly difficult to deal with when you’re going through something alone.. it’s amazing how well these guys articulated the importance of “it depends”.
    Thank you for sharing your gift of knowledge. I wish you both all the very best.

  • @liammclaughlin2321
    @liammclaughlin2321 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    These videos between Michael and Dalton are so helpful. Really appreciate the work you guys are putting into this and the valuable advice.

  • @waymanharris1284
    @waymanharris1284 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Agreeeeeed big time!!❤ I never could have calculated how much home (family) would affect my ability to be productive! Just got a small office, my launch is delayed, but I'm in heaven!!💯

  • @neuroklyde
    @neuroklyde ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This video was super helpful. I live in Lesotho, a country inside South Africa, this is the coldest country in Africa, but our house heating infrastructure is so poor. I have limited coding hours because it gets very cold some times, But viewing these video made me realize that it is up to me to find a better working space which can increase my productivity.

    • @chriscollins2073
      @chriscollins2073 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Wishing you the best!

    • @mamotalemankoe3775
      @mamotalemankoe3775 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thats so cool. I heard your pipes freeze there, it's crazy considering where I am, in South Africa Pretoria, is not too far from there but its normally hot as hell here. Hope what your working on goes well.

  • @FireLiteCreations
    @FireLiteCreations ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, that's wisdom! Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge on dealing with punches. 🤜🤛
    Definitely applicable to working relationships even outside of the startup life.

  • @johnstalkernet
    @johnstalkernet ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Thanks guys as always. Would love to hear tips on 30/40/50+ year old software founders, juggling primary/secondary incomes with families, while still making steady startup progress. Have you seen this work, and if so, what is specifically critical for this type of approach?

    • @matthewmucker2161
      @matthewmucker2161 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Man, it's good to know I'm not the only one. It's effin' hard to get a startup going using nights and weekends after the kids are in bed after working a 9-5 job needed to pay the bills!

    • @wolphiekun
      @wolphiekun ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +1

    • @andreasv9472
      @andreasv9472 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matthewmucker2161 this

    • @LazizbekYusupov92
      @LazizbekYusupov92 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting, has there been a video about that? The question was asked 3 mo ago. Would love to hear about that!

    • @kjoseph555
      @kjoseph555 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is an indiehacker community question more than a yc question

  • @koromone
    @koromone ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I’m not a founder (but I’m surrounded by founders because of the nature of my job), but I find these tips super useful. My career is essentially my startup and treating it as such helps me make better career decisions.

    • @YuriyZahreva
      @YuriyZahreva 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agree. Those tips work for every other careers

  • @rudhisundar
    @rudhisundar ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really wanted to say both of you thanks and give 2 hugs. This talk was designed for me, thank you from the Bottom of my heart, thank you from India.

  • @StrandedKnight84
    @StrandedKnight84 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    *nodding intensifies*

    • @ironized
      @ironized 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      3 seconds into the video and I already think this comment is funny

    • @rohitashwachakraborty370
      @rohitashwachakraborty370 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Now I can’t get Noddy out of my head

    • @YouAreDifferent
      @YouAreDifferent หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I stopped looking at the video and just listened to the audio, just because of so much nodding.

  • @jerryoverton7037
    @jerryoverton7037 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    For me, this was the most helpful discussions yet. It's hard to find people willing to talk about the emotional issues of startup. It's even harder to find conversations with actionable recommendations. I found myself pausing the video to write down a number of to-do items.
    I'll have to watch this one a few times. You have no idea how helpful these are.

  • @WillVilla
    @WillVilla ปีที่แล้ว +3

    hey man thanks so much for these words. pandemic was a real punch n my face, I thought I failed in life, but those setbacks laid the ground to all that is finally starting to happen now in my life.
    looking forward to see more videos of you guys

  • @suryakantpandit3006
    @suryakantpandit3006 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Michael and Dalton for explaining how to handle low moments. Full of great advice.

  • @wybeprod7632
    @wybeprod7632 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Precious advice, thank you!

  • @chapterme
    @chapterme ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Chapters (Powered by ChapterMe) -
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:35 - Preventative - Plan for the punches
    01:50 - Adulting harder
    03:07 - Audit how you live
    04:05 - Early good habits - 80-20 solution
    07:23 - Information diet - Social media
    09:22 - Salary bump
    12:51 - Hard conversations
    15:48 - Dealing with conflict
    16:37 - Expectation setting
    18:00 - Treatment - Do I have to do anything right now?
    18:15 - Do I have to do anything right now?
    19:54 - What if we do nothing?
    21:08 - Taking a day off
    22:35 - Hanging out with the right people
    24:59 - Mental healthcare
    26:50 - Fatal punches
    30:20 - Non-technical founders

    • @TheGamingAlong
      @TheGamingAlong ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's so cool

    • @byyy.nathan
      @byyy.nathan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thank you

    • @chapterme
      @chapterme 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@byyy.nathan You are welcome 😊

  • @amitbhatt9972
    @amitbhatt9972 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just discovered this channel recently, and it is the most valuable channel I have found so far on youtube. Thanks for sharing this kinda stuff.

  • @quasa0
    @quasa0 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Realizing more and more your advice on a much deeper level since watching this video. Thank you so much. Such a good collections of things to think about

  • @josephtimkovsky201
    @josephtimkovsky201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it. Lots of wisdom that helps to go through rough times at a startup. Thanks!

  • @bluepunkrocker
    @bluepunkrocker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these videos! I've been binge watching these and the Spotify ep! So much great info to help me get started!

  • @kbrizy7490
    @kbrizy7490 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent stuff. Thank you YC for your contributions.

  • @cherrox5500
    @cherrox5500 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel like they described my life in a few minutes. Thanks for the support! this really touched my heart

  • @AnshMehraa
    @AnshMehraa ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I work as a Designer at one of the YC startups and these videos teach me SO MUCH. I am so thankful. But I TOTALLY love Michael's laughs. They are so genuine and so sweet haha, it just cheers me up!

    • @ioriii_k
      @ioriii_k หลายเดือนก่อน

      Didn’t expect that I could see you here! Love your content and lessons🥰

    • @AnshMehraa
      @AnshMehraa หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ioriii_k of course! I’m building a product so learning daily from them

  • @stephaneessomba9441
    @stephaneessomba9441 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you guys for this amazing series, I watch you from Cameroon 🇨🇲, a country of central Africa. Your tips and advice are clear and very useful for me as a newbies in tech and entrepreneurship

  • @bluecuracao6478
    @bluecuracao6478 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you both! It was quite a useful conversation, especially about failures

  • @deviprasad5392
    @deviprasad5392 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent insights, Thank you for sharing your views and knowledge on dealing with punches.

  • @digitalproducerdirector2688
    @digitalproducerdirector2688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks to you two guys for sharing these conversations. it helped me a lot

  • @ambivalentrecord
    @ambivalentrecord ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great episode, startups you're mentoring are very lucky to have you.

  • @ritchiewlc
    @ritchiewlc ปีที่แล้ว

    Super underrated insights! Thanks so much for the great content

  • @rosesterling3033
    @rosesterling3033 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant advice! Some true gems of wisdom here to implement into our media company and founding team.

  • @chuka231d8
    @chuka231d8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am not trying to be a founder right now but always enjoy those talks, it's full of lessons and insights.

  • @urffffurf
    @urffffurf 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love y'all! I needed this !

  • @nicklastovenko621
    @nicklastovenko621 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks guys! These are great reminders and food for thought at my current phase of live.

  • @javarisware4216
    @javarisware4216 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow plenty of gems here, appreciate you guys! 🔥

  • @jpmaureira
    @jpmaureira ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Gents, your insight is always appreciated

  • @mlntdtechbae
    @mlntdtechbae 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really good insight.
    I thoroughly enjoy this channel!

  • @mojorero
    @mojorero ปีที่แล้ว +6

    13:45 This anxious VS avoidant energy difference is definitely a HUGE problem. How do you do to recognize both kinds of characters before troubles begin? Which is the best strategy to help these 2 types of personalities communicate better with each other?

  • @leoc.3675
    @leoc.3675 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great piece. Thanks for doing this.

  • @placeholder_name321
    @placeholder_name321 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These are INCREDIBLE points! Do you guys have Spotify? I love listening to these audios when I’m in my car

  • @tethron.
    @tethron. ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazingly valuable insights! love these guys

  • @diononeofyourbusiness8634
    @diononeofyourbusiness8634 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content, but what actually amazed me the most when I came to a managerial position, was the huge cosmos of untold cosmos of personal coaching and therapists for management positions.
    I don't know of a single successful manager who did not make heavy and regular use of personal coaching. Things like developing better habits, how to organize life and work. You name, it exists.

  • @clivejefferies
    @clivejefferies ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is good advice for anyone. Not just founders.

  • @far--away...26
    @far--away...26 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is amazing to see that I am not the only person in the world dealing with such problems, and there is a solution to such problems.

  • @amishthaker7270
    @amishthaker7270 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the part about how the information you consume also effects you....

  • @YoannBuzenet
    @YoannBuzenet ปีที่แล้ว

    That was pure gold. Thank you

  • @gdthegreat
    @gdthegreat ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Micheal, soon will meet you to get your mentorship....
    loved this channel and community, a lot.

  • @MrCargill89
    @MrCargill89 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Found your channel via ig
    Incredibly confirming video to let me know I’m. On right track I implement all these currently though it’s against the grain of what is advised most times and it has led to better results in all facets of life
    Working on getting my house in order (me and my business)
    Thank you for what you provide

  • @chuhaoliu5050
    @chuhaoliu5050 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    6:30 "What if it (your startup) works? Are you set up for this to not work or are you set up for this to work" What a punchline for builing good lifestyle habits for founders!

  • @ifoundaim
    @ifoundaim ปีที่แล้ว +1

    21:58 had me cracking up
    I totally understand those situations where you must remove yourself to process everything happening so you can come back with clarity to take effective action

  • @madeinkonada
    @madeinkonada ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a highly valuable video. Thank you!

  • @anest-uk
    @anest-uk ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't normally binge-watch anything, but... these are very good, both as entertainment and 'education'. Well done!

  • @margaretcezar1109
    @margaretcezar1109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you both. Thanks God I'm not in that terrible position.

  • @jonathanlobe509
    @jonathanlobe509 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grateful guys ! Thank you

  • @PcnoicFxman
    @PcnoicFxman ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this, guys.

  • @mus3equal
    @mus3equal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, needed this today!

  • @PraveenKumar-uc6sn
    @PraveenKumar-uc6sn ปีที่แล้ว

    The only videos I open youtube for. Cheers.

  • @kennysbotero4327
    @kennysbotero4327 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sería muy bueno que hubiera una traducción para brindar estos conocimientos para todo el mundo

  • @TBHealthy
    @TBHealthy ปีที่แล้ว

    Social media can indeed be toxic, as you say, Michael, but it's in your power to decide who you follow, who you unfriendly and who you listen to. Interestingly enough, I found your channel through a post on Instagram. It's all about being smart on social media.

  • @hansakaperera7446
    @hansakaperera7446 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really helpful, Much appreciated

  • @thepanafricanman
    @thepanafricanman ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving these vids

  • @mustafaerhanhamzakad6021
    @mustafaerhanhamzakad6021 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most helpful TH-cam canal I ever saw

  • @DiddleDangle
    @DiddleDangle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me, quitting alcohol was the best thing I ever did as far as my career and being able to do the things my friends couldn't.

  • @Asish1479
    @Asish1479 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi
    I am from India (odisha)
    Asish,
    Mind-blowing thought you both are discussing.
    My age now 21 but my life manifesto only for build a great company in world. Then my all 90% asset donate for sharing knowledge in entire world.

  • @dbadaddy7386
    @dbadaddy7386 ปีที่แล้ว

    A written agreement between partners with CLEAR delineation of responsibilities and a clear process of how to deal with conflict which is actually followed is crucial. It's not about trust, it's about clear process and expectations. Etiquette is dumb and uncomfortable but what it does is provide clear, mutually understood expectations.

  • @2099Ai
    @2099Ai ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Alot. 31:31 I learnt Alot I'll use in my startup❤❤

  • @mtrisi
    @mtrisi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a top YC video

  • @willdtrl
    @willdtrl ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing as always 🫡

  • @sixpooltube
    @sixpooltube 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video, once again

  • @branthology
    @branthology ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate you guys

  • @RyanTooCloseToCrying
    @RyanTooCloseToCrying ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed the video!

  • @CELLPHONETECH078
    @CELLPHONETECH078 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Say no more my life has been adjusted. Company over everything ❤

  • @ryantanosa5893
    @ryantanosa5893 ปีที่แล้ว

    More videos pls , i hope theres a segment for founder interviews

  • @Afrifama
    @Afrifama 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Recently I got punched right in the centre of my face, it really hurt and made me question my decision-making skills as a founder. I am still reeling when I remember it, and hopefully, I will recover soon. This vlog is timely and insightful.

  • @CaliforniaRussianRiverBees
    @CaliforniaRussianRiverBees ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Information 💼 thank you

  • @VANCOUVERHOUSEFINDER
    @VANCOUVERHOUSEFINDER ปีที่แล้ว

    I am always looking for technical people and I post on craigslist in my area. I got someone today who just ripped my post and started calling me names. I really don’t get it, I don’t know this person. My day didn’t start out great, but I kept going after watching this . Thanks you gentlemen.

  • @rileyunderwood3066
    @rileyunderwood3066 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @eniggma9353
    @eniggma9353 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nagga this shyz real fine, great work gentlemen ;D

  • @jaredbeckwith
    @jaredbeckwith ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This like ESPN for entrepreneurs

  • @Gorkhdevasi
    @Gorkhdevasi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So useful.... I'm from India🥰🥰

  • @kachekijaanlega
    @kachekijaanlega ปีที่แล้ว

    so true about having good habits doesnt mean u will always keep them,

  • @reference_realistic
    @reference_realistic ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this 💞

  • @marcokunze5060
    @marcokunze5060 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing Video!!!

  • @itslavenderduh
    @itslavenderduh ปีที่แล้ว

    Great points.

  • @monotheist..
    @monotheist.. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    good sleep pattern
    good diet
    goood exercise
    andget a sun

  • @victorhugoguimaraes230
    @victorhugoguimaraes230 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is real content!

  • @therecursive1509
    @therecursive1509 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @b-b0t
    @b-b0t ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys are awesome

  • @nathanalder4601
    @nathanalder4601 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @descartes451
    @descartes451 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Serious knowledge here

  • @leafhappy
    @leafhappy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Swearing off alcohol and getting into the gym at least once a week to cardio it out have been life changing for the writer of this comment

  • @VANCOUVERHOUSEFINDER
    @VANCOUVERHOUSEFINDER ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are too good.

  • @sakurira
    @sakurira 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Salary is for living. Equity is for upside". I like that

  • @rickc.ferreira6948
    @rickc.ferreira6948 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do you do if you are the avoidant type and need to have a hard conversation or is dealing with someone who is anxious? Do you know anyone like this?

  • @EntrepreneurRobinPaul
    @EntrepreneurRobinPaul ปีที่แล้ว

    You are my hero

  • @chinyeakaezeugwa3520
    @chinyeakaezeugwa3520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FRIENDS💚

  • @travelneed3406
    @travelneed3406 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello do you have a video on how to scale a business ,?

  • @juliuseller2486
    @juliuseller2486 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid :)

  • @Fanaro
    @Fanaro ปีที่แล้ว

    26:55 Learned Optimism, by Martin Seligman (3 dimensions of pessimism: permanence, pervasiveness and personalization)

  • @imrankhansaami
    @imrankhansaami ปีที่แล้ว

    11:45 You need a philosophy of what you're solving for around compensation you want to set everyone up for success