Thread by @justinkan

Here’s how to build a company (or really do anything challenging) while being happy:

1/ Realize that if you achieve your goal, you actually won’t be any happier than you are right now. This is easy to say but hard to do. Set a reminder to meditate on this every day.

2/ Explicitly write out the list of responsibilities. Divide them up so that as much as possible you only do the ones in your Zone of Genius: the things you love to do that give you energy. Don't get trapped doing things you are good at but hate.

3/ Continue to audit your calendar over time to take things off your plate that aren’t in your Zone of Genius. Often new things can creep up that you feel compelled to do; defend your time!

4/ Make sure to give yourself time for exercise; maintaining a healthy lifestyle will enable you to keep doing this for a long time.

5/ Invest in building relationships with the people around you. If you like the people you are on the journey with, you’ll be happier to stay on the journey.

Remember: everything hard will be painful, but just because there is pain doesn't mean you have to suffer. Good luck!