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Matt Munson (CEO, Twenty20) About failure 2025

My Journey Through Founder Depression

This is the honest first-hand account, not a tactical post-mortem. Munson describes meditating in the corner of his office unable to focus past 'the aching in my chest,' and names the exact trap this question warns about: founders fuse their self-worth to the company, so when it wobbles, they feel worthless. His reframe (depression as 'a long-time visitor' that passes) and his basics (say it out loud to someone, reconnect with joy outside work, protect sleep and exercise) are what actually help you reset before the next thing.

Read the whole thing at mattmunson.me ↗

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