How to Build a Startup That Doesn’t Break You

Benjamin Friedman
April 15, 2025

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This newsletter turns experience into lessons you can apply to your startup. As a growth partner for visionary founders, we help sharpen leadership skills and unlock growth potential.

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Building Resilience with Clarity and Focus

“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.” ― Steve Maraboli

90% of startups fail. While some factors are within our control, others aren't. Even successful founders face intense challenges that often persist longer than expected.

While the startup journey can be an exciting race, it only gets faster while the stakes and pressure get higher. But you, the founder, are the one constant in this race. To cultivate the resilience needed, you must understand your core motivations, prioritize focus, and embrace a growth mindset.

This article dives deep into the habits that help founders weather the storm, refocus, and build a business (and life) that lasts. If you're navigating the highs and lows of startup life, this article might just save your sanity—and your company.

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Build the System Before You Need It

Founders love to move fast—until the wheels come off. One of the most underrated power moves in early-stage startups is building lightweight systems before things break.

Keep it simple: a shared document for making decisions, a consistent format for weekly check-ins, and a tracker for investor conversations. These tools save time and keep your team focused when the pace picks up.

Founders who scale successfully aren't just visionaries—they're systems thinkers who weave structure into chaos, staying nimble without reinventing the wheel with each phase of growth.

Your future self (and team) will thank you.

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How to Break Free from Distractions and Be More Productive

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

If you're not actively pursuing your own vision, you're likely following someone else's priorities. Design your life around what truly matters.

Success as a founder comes from clear focus and decisive action.

Building strong habits will boost your resilience and achievement. Our free guide will help unlock your potential as a founder and reach the goals you’re chasing. Grab it HERE.

How We Can Help

Over 90% of startups fail. Build Scale Grow helps founders beat these odds by efficiently scaling businesses and aligning vision, resources, and efforts.

We partner with founders to build and manage teams, systems, and functions, such as Customer Success and Revenue Operations, that drive rapid growth.

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