Stress and pressure are like water and a sponge — different people absorb these differently. But what we consider as #pressure or #stress is really a matter of perspective. Consider the high-pressure world of sports — we expect athletes to perform under pressure. But no one can really perform at his or her best under pressure! Coaches help athletes understand how to create a mind bubble and not allow pressure to get to them on the field. Apply that same principle in a start-up, and follow that every day. Keep the pressure at bay and find the focus to do the best you can: a. Create a strong support group as a sounding-board for often tricky situations or problems. b. Get to know yourself as this is also just a part of our larger life purpose. c. Develop an array of tools for personal care - I like to keep a gratitude journal, meditate, exercise or just pick up a good book to unwind. d. Create a positive culture — Create a work culture that sets clear expectations and, importantly, offers support to reach those expectations including investment in skill development. …see more