#116 - Healing The Mental Health Crisis Hidden in Silicon Valley w/ Phil Neil

🟪 Join 500+ Smart Entrepreneurs ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com ⁠⁠and learn each week for free, how to stop chasing leads, serve clients longer & enjoy freedom doing what you love, without burning out or breaking down.

In this episode, I sit down with Phil Neil, a serial entrepreneur and advisor known for helping founders scale and thrive.

Phil shares why so many entrepreneurs struggle with failure and mental health, and how the real challenge is often inside, not outside.

We talk about the “shadow of entrepreneurship,” the power of self-awareness, and how to turn setbacks into growth.

Phil explains his simple frameworks for making better decisions, managing energy, and knowing when to pivot.

We also cover risk tolerance, building strong teams, and the truth about work-life balance.

Tune in for real stories and practical tips to help you grow as a founder and lead with confidence.

🟪 Timestamps

(00:00) Meet Phil Neil

(01:13) On a Mission to Change Entrepreneurship

(05:22) The Shadow of Entrepreneurship

(08:13) Framework for Success

(14:28) How to Reinvent Yourself

(15:52) Navigating Uncertainty and Fear

(18:04) Risk Tolerance and Core Motivation

(25:50) Exploring the Four Quadrants of Decision Making

(34:36) Balancing Energy or Time Management?

(46:54) The Role of Failure in Personal and Professional Growth

🟪 Connect with Phil Neil

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-neil/
• Website: https://www.philneil.ca

🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca

• Website: https://www.gabemarusca.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabemarusca
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabemarusca/
• X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabemarusca
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maruscagabe/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabemarusca

Until Next Week,

Pura Vida!