Get defensive and explain why they're wrong Feel hurt but pretend you're fine Listen, then decide if it's signal or noise Ask follow-up questions to understand their perspective

I have no f*cking clue I know roughly, but haven't written it down I know it exactly and have 3 months saved I know it, have savings, and a backup income plan

5 hours sleep, takeaway diet, zero exercise Inconsistent but I try when I remember Pretty solid 4-5 days a week Non-negotiable: 7+ hours sleep, clean food, regular movement

Feel physically sick and avoid it Wait for them to bring it up Ask awkwardly but get it done Ask directly without flinching

They don't know yet / They think I'm insane Cautiously supportive but worried Supportive and we've talked through the risks All-in. They know the survival number and we have a plan

Build it perfect, then launch in 6 months Build something decent, get some feedback Ugly but functional, ship in 2-4 weeks Landing page first, build only if people care

Go low to "build trust" and scale later Check competitors and match them Calculate costs and add reasonable margin Price for value delivered, not cost incurred

Keep pushing, the world just doesn't get it yet Feel like a failure and consider quitting Analyze feedback and make adjustments Already have 2-3 pivot scenarios mapped out

Push through. Burnout is for the weak. Keep it inside and hope it passes Eventually talk to someone when it's bad enough Have a system: walk, gym, talk to my person, reset

To prove everyone wrong / get Instagram famous I hate my job and want out NOW Financial freedom and more control Clear 'why' that I can articulate in 30 seconds