Follow the Gradient The Hidden Cost of Success: Burnout, Mental Health & Building a Life That Works – with Adrian Locher
Feb 13, 2025
Adrian Locher, a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience across continents, shares his profound journey through burnout and personal crisis. He discusses the hidden signs founders often ignore and emphasizes the need for genuine work-life balance. Adrian reveals his three-bucket rule for a healthier life and revisits the importance of mental health in the startup ecosystem. This conversation invites founders to rethink success beyond mere financial gain, advocating for happiness and well-being alongside ambition.
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Adrian's Intense Startup Hustle
- Adrian Locher pushed himself hard, building two companies simultaneously in different continents.
- He logged over 120 flights in a year before his life physically and mentally fell apart.
Strengths Are Double-Edged
- Your greatest strengths can also be your greatest weaknesses.
- Accepting this duality is key to managing balance and avoiding self-destruction.
Embrace Mental Health Support
- Seek help openly and consider therapy when struggling mentally or emotionally.
- Mental health care is as crucial as business consulting or personal coaching and should be normalized.