The mental toll on entrepreneurs is real and not talked about enough. Research shows that 72% of founders report negative mental health impacts of starting a business, including high stress, anxiety, burnout, depression and panic attacks. That's a big percentage.

As founders, we're often moving too fast to recognize the power our mindset and mental health have on our business.

What we say to and how we treat ourselves can make or break our mental health and, ultimately, businesses. Our mindset doesn't just impact us; it impacts everyone around us.

So, if we're burned out, too afraid to fail or wary about our organization's future, we're A) missing out on important opportunities and B) not showing up as the best version of ourselves for our people.

I've been on my own mindset journey over the years. Once I started prioritizing my mental health, I learned that the right perspective can be rocket fuel as you scale.

Here's what I've learned from training my mind over 18 years in the game.

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