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I wrote a blog post, that ended up Hacker News, called: "What's happening with founders over 40?" I got a lot of comments and reactions to the piece, so I thought I'd respond to those here.
0:00 - What was the blog post about?1:28 - Discussion of cognitive changes and fluid vs crystallized intelligence3:01 - Personal example of declining energy for late-night work5:36 - Menopause and hormonal changes in aging7:58 - Research showing the age of a successful founder is 4510:15 - Personal life stage considerations12:31 - Thoughts on ambition and different paths for aging entrepreneurs14:04 - Discussion of taking health seriously in your 40s15:44 - Example of shifting gears like Rob Walling17:38 - Final example: Bob Dylan
Key moments:Key Quotes:
"At 44, I don't feel like I still have the raw horsepower in terms of creative mental energy that I did 20 years ago.""It's like gradually and then sudden. And there's actually research that shows that aging might happen in these bursts.""A 50 year old entrepreneur is nearly twice as likely to have a runaway success as a 30 year old.""Nothing sticks. I have to clear my schedule, concentrate, take supplements, stay up late, and take copious notes just to make a bit of progress on anything.""You can't have the same kind of energy or creative firepower forever. I did that. I can't do that anymore, but I can do other things now."Links:
Blog post: What's happening with founders over 40?Draft: I'm 44, and my brain is getting worseArticle: How Old Are Successful Tech Entrepreneurs?Blog: Old founders do this betterResearch: How the Aging Brain Affects ThinkingArticle: Humans age dramatically at two key points in lifeResearch: Nonlinear dynamics of multi-omics profiles during human agingPeter Attia: build muscle in your 40sVideo: Bob Dylan, 60 minutesBook: From Strength to Strength, Arthur Brooks -
I have an entrepreneurial drive to start many projects.
A formula from my therapist about stress management.
How I use Claude AI to evaluate my life choices.
Key moments:
0:00 - Introduction & One-Take Podcast Format
0:39 - The Stress Formula: Demands vs Resources
1:44 - Entrepreneurial Phase & Sustainability
1:59 - Using Claude AI for Life Planning
2:27 - My Current Responsibilities
3:31 - Desires for New Projects
4:04 - Claude's Analysis of My Responsibilities
5:17 - Resource Management Insights
6:31 - The Only Two Solutions
6:50 - Summer Camp Dream Example
8:13 - Key Lesson: Can't Be CEO of Everything
9:18 - Three Main TakeawaysKey Points:
Stress = Demands ÷ ResourcesThe importance of maintaining equilibrium between responsibilities and available resourcesHow I'm using Claude AI for personal life planningWhy you can't be the CEO of everythingThe necessity of delegation when taking on new projectsLinks:
Bluesky: I want to do all the things!Follow me on BlueskyInspired by Caleb Porzio's "Notes on Work" podcast -
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tl;dr – I've decided to delete all my Twitter posts, lock down my account, and leave the platform. And I'm going all-in on Bluesky, which (in the last month) has become 1,000x more fun than X.
Links:
Why I'm leaving Twitter for Bluesky – my blog postBluesky Migrate – a simple guide on how to migrate to Bluesky from X.Starterpacks.net and Bluesky Directory help you find Starter Packs to follow.Use your custom domain as your usernameFollow me on Bluesky!
https://bsky.app/profile/mijustin.bsky.social -
In 1999, I met Chad Muska at Slam City Jam in Vancouver. He was at the height of his popularity. His pro model was selling 10,000 units a month, and he was one of the first playable characters in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game.
But then, all the money and fame ran out.
"Right around the beginning of the pandemic," Chad says, "everything ended in skateboarding for me as far as finances go. My last check came in, and it was done."
So, what's Chad Muska doing now? He's building the Muska brand as an independent company and bootstrapping it just like you or I would.
I initially made this episode as a YouTube mini-documentary. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/14SLpQ-SsiM
Read more about Chad's story on my blog: https://justinjackson.ca/chad-muska
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"It's good for people to have to slow down; for people to not be able to just knee-jerk a reaction every time someone says something they don't like. in this TikTok video. so I'm like, if you've read the comments on TikTok videos, it's not the pinnacle of human achievement. Right? It's like They're awful. And YouTube YouTube comments are terrible too."
Full episode on the Make Lemonade podcast, episode 49
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This is my 2022 year in review. I've been writing these every year since 2013. Traditionally, these have focused on my business highlights: what's happening with the podcasting SaaS I run with Jon Buda (Transistor.fm), thoughts on bootstrapping and startups, plus any other personal experiences I feel I can share publicly.
If you'd prefer to read the blog post version, you can find it here:
https://justinjackson.ca/2022-reviewWhat happened in 2022 for Transistor.fm
Updated podcast website builder (and new themes)Multiple languages for podcast websitesFree podcast website builder for non-Transistor customersPodcast achievement badgesMultiple improvements to Dynamic Ad InsertionEpisode timestamp linksMultiple improvements to podcast analytics: episode comparison chartsGuest, host, and creator profiles for podcast websitesCool MP3 chapter feature that automatically generates timestampsRemove email address from the RSS feed, so you don't get spamAdded a few new Podcasting 2.0 tags (and joined the Podcast Standards Project)Big refresh to the Transistor marketing website
With a team of four people, we were able to launch a lot more features than in previous years.I spent the last few months of 2022 trying to improve Transistor's search results for terms like "how to start a podcast" (both on Google and YouTube).
Other links:
Tatiana's community newsletterMatt Ruby's standup comedy specialWhy Sam Harris left TwitterTop posts from 2022
Working harder won't make you more successfulOlder founders do this betterThe Good LifeIs Twitter done? -
When looking at past mistakes, the positive action is to ask: "What did I learn?"
But when we're looking towards the future, we want to be mindful of the kinds of risks we're taking.
When you commit to the wrong thing, you risk burning out or getting crushed.
Watch the whole interview on Sharath Kuruganty's channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M-XsuHVxXMListen to the podcast:
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There are some people that think they need to be Twitter famous in order to start a business.
But I think fame is a trap; you should avoid it if you can.
If you're a band, and you can fill a room with a hundred people and play to those fans in multiple cities around the globe, you've made it. That's perfect.
The same is true in startups. If you can build a small, profitable business without becoming well-known, you should do it. It will bring so much more calm to your life.
Links:
Fat Mike interviewTim Ferris: 11 reasons not to be famousThis clip was taken from my conversation with Brian Casel on the Open Threads podcast.
Listen to the full episode by going to openthreads.co/31
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Listen to the full interview on the Indie Hackers podcast.
