The Resilient Founder. Mahendra Ramsinghani

a major depressive syndrome. If we see the world differently, change our perspective, maybe we can find solace. Selective attention (focus on things you can change, accept the loci of control, making gratitude lists, and so on) is another technique proposed by Dr. Lucy Hone. And finally, a time-tested technique in building resilience is acceptance. Stuff happens. In accepting our setbacks, changing our perspectives and working with thoughts that help, rather than those that hurt us, our start-up ride might be enjoyable.

Figure 3-2 Depression and stressful life events.

      Source: K. S. Kendler, J. Kuhn, and C. A. Prescott, “The Interrelationship of Neuroticism, Sex, and Stressful Life Events in the Prediction of Episodes of Major Depression,” American Journal of Psychiatry 161, no. 4 (2004): 631–636.

      Which means less misery.

      For us.

      And for those around us.

NOTES

      1 1. K. S. Kendler, L. M. Karkowski, and C. A. Prescott, “Causal Relationship Between Stressful Life Events and the Onset of Major Depression,” American Journal of Psychiatry 156, no. 6 (1999): 837.

      2 2. Ryan Caldbeck, “Transitions,” October 15, 2020, https://ryancaldbeck.medium.com/transitions-fa7ce4af435.

      3 3. Dr. Lucy Hone, “The Three Secrets of Resilient People,” TEDXChristchurch, September 25, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWH8N-BvhAw.