This was incredibly helpful. I sold my tech company three years ago, and for the first two years, I was tied up in an earn-out with the acquirer. I ended up staying an extra year, caught in a loop of debating, overthinking, and over-intellectualizing—exactly like you warn against.
Last week, I was finally freed. For the first time since 2004, I find myself without a job, CEO title, or founder role. I’m trying to lead from my heart, but it’s definitely a challenge.
Your thoughts on feeling the need to leave Silicon Valley really resonated with me. I’ve been feeling something similar about Denver—not that I have to leave, but there’s this pull toward the mountains, toward nature, and specifically, to a little place called Crested Butte.
It seems silly because location doesn't seem like the most important variable but my mind won't let it go. I keep coming back to location, almost daily, for over a year now.
I’m still figuring out what this calling means and what to do about it, but your perspective is inspiring. Thank you!
“This work we do together is helping me to perceive what the next step is for the change. I don’t need to have the full path figured out. I’m gradually tracing a map”
I’ll take it as a sign that I, myself, am on the right path too 🌱
This was incredibly helpful. I sold my tech company three years ago, and for the first two years, I was tied up in an earn-out with the acquirer. I ended up staying an extra year, caught in a loop of debating, overthinking, and over-intellectualizing—exactly like you warn against.
Last week, I was finally freed. For the first time since 2004, I find myself without a job, CEO title, or founder role. I’m trying to lead from my heart, but it’s definitely a challenge.
Your thoughts on feeling the need to leave Silicon Valley really resonated with me. I’ve been feeling something similar about Denver—not that I have to leave, but there’s this pull toward the mountains, toward nature, and specifically, to a little place called Crested Butte.
It seems silly because location doesn't seem like the most important variable but my mind won't let it go. I keep coming back to location, almost daily, for over a year now.
I’m still figuring out what this calling means and what to do about it, but your perspective is inspiring. Thank you!
Step into that feeling. If something about it is relentlessly alluring, see what it's all about. Jump to that lily pad and see where it takes you :)
Wonderful post. Thank you 🙏
So beautifully said and timely for me.
Just yesterday, a dear friend and client told me:
“This work we do together is helping me to perceive what the next step is for the change. I don’t need to have the full path figured out. I’m gradually tracing a map”
I’ll take it as a sign that I, myself, am on the right path too 🌱
Great advice from your friend 🙏
Exactly arrived when I need it the most.
"One step at a time and let the intuition or feeling guide you."
Very well written Andy. As an accountant and finance guy, can definitely relate to spreadsheets NOT helping with the bigger questions in life.
Intuition over quantitative analysis here for me.