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In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about regret. Founders are bound to make decisions all the time. These decisions can make or break the Startup, and this is why regret is inevitable. Not all decisions bring a positive outcome, and when the outcome is the opposite of what you had anticipated, it’s part of the risk you’re taking. Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcasthttps://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Send an email to [email protected] What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:33 Can you remember the first time you felt regret during a trade off?05:15 The regret didn’t kick until later07:43 Many of the risks that we’re putting up won’t return11:39 We assume that we can make up for these risks14:09 Don’t use the same pattern whenever you experience something new17:28 When we form habits, we stop thinking about the different outcomes21:32 Myth: No matter what the sacrifice is, you’ll be able to pay it back in the future25:52 Going on a vacation but not really enjoying the vacation27:25 We have to periodically reassess the sacrifices that we make30:53 Founders are experts at manufacturing anxiety