Founder Mindset Archives - Malloy Industries

How To Stop Worrying (When Your Work Won’t)

Words I like: “Worry is interest paid on trouble before it’s due.’” Worry doesn’t clock out at 5pm. A bad client email follows you to dinner. One loss erases three other wins today. After receiving a negative email, a paralyzing fear sinks in, and you can’t shake it. I really struggled with worry, stress, and anxiety in May 2024 when my wife “retired” to stay home with our Chief Cuteness Officer, and I became the sole provider for our family. Within 1 week of that decision, I lost 33% of my expected summer income. I was super stressed and couldn’t

Daily Abundance Meditation For Entrepreneurs

Words I like: “Thoughts become things. What you think about, you bring about.” Three months ago, I got an email from Matt Gray called “The 90-day experiment that rewired my brain for abundance.” I was intrigued. I’ve read/listened to many books by Napoleon Hill, Wayne Dyer, and Bob Proctor, and I believe in the Law of Attraction. I decided to follow Matt’s advice for 90 days to see for myself before sharing it with you. My 90-Day Decision Guess what? It completely changed how I think about business, money, and success. It’s not another productivity hack. It’s something much deeper.

Think Day: The One CEO Ritual That Changed Everything for Me

Have you ever wished to take a Think Day? It sounds indulgent, but my best decisions, biggest pivots, and clearest breakthroughs never happened in a meeting or while scrolling through a message. They happened on the days I made space to zoom out. (Bill Gates famously does this as his "Think Weeks.") If you're a CEO or exec in constant go-mode, you need this regularly. What Is a Think Day? It's a blocked-off day (or half-day) with one goal: to think deeply about your business and your role in it. It's not a vacation, not catch-up, and not a mental-health

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The Founder Thought It Was Just a SWOT Exercise…

When a Founder tells me they’ve “already done a SWOT,” I know exactly what’s coming next. They’ll describe an inefficient internal meeting. A few strengths and opportunities tossed on the whiteboard. Some all too positive talk about weaknesses and a brief mention of competitors or regulations as threats. Maybe someone even suggested turning it into an action plan. After a few weeks and a few dozen other meetings, they’ve long forgotten the SWOT and any actions to take. Sound familiar? Here’s the truth: Most SWOTs are shallow because they’re done in isolation, without guidance, structure, or follow-through. But when done

8 Actions of the Master and Commander Code: Fuel Your Persistence

Words I like: “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.” – Alden Mills, Navy SEAL and inventor of the Perfect Push-Up Persistence is the key to success. Utilizing it during tough times can be challenging, and can even seem impossible. How can you maintain your goals during these challenging times? Keep reading to learn the 8 Actions of the Master and Commander Code and the UPERSIST framework. The Power of Persistence “Persistence needs patience, discipline, perspective, tenacity, relentlessness, and unwavering pursuit.” – Cal Ripken Jr. Persistence is the ability to keep pushing to reach your goals despite

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Unlock Your Best Year Yet: The Power of Accountability Buddies

Introduction: This may sound familiar… Work is constantly piling up. Your To Do list feels never-ending. You have big important (not urgent) goals that need to be accomplished, but you work non-stop to deal with urgent fires. You struggle to prioritize what matters most to you on your own timeline. Enter the accountability buddy. An accountability buddy gives you a fresh perspective, keeps you on track toward your goals, and increases the likelihood of achieving your objectives and key results. Let’s consider how you can partner with an accountability buddy to achieve your objectives and key results in the next

Reflection Questions to Grow Next Year

Introduction: “Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” – Hal Borland. As we prepare for 2025, take a moment to reflect on your accomplishments, both personal and professional, and the lessons learned along the way. Reflection can be both a celebration and the foundation for future success. By pausing now, you set yourself up for a fresh start and a clear vision for the year ahead. To guide your reflection, we’ve curated a Google Doc list of our most impactful questions for your private

Smart CEOs Make Vacation a Priority to Recover, Recharge, and Refocus

Carrying the Weight of Leadership Being a CEO means you’ve got the weight of your company (and employees and investors and customers) on your shoulders. And while you’re leading from the front, it can feel like you can’t afford a break. But here’s the kicker: not taking time off might actually be holding you and your company back. Rest: The Overlooked CEO Strategy Vacation isn’t just about escaping the grind. It’s an essential part of maintaining your peak performance. Let’s face it, leading a company is mentally and emotionally demanding. Burnout is far too common with entrepreneurs, especially when they

The DOORS Framework: Achieve Greater Fitness, Happiness, and Satisfaction

Introduction Achieving comprehensive wellness is often reduced to physical health alone. However, true wellness encompasses much more. The DOORS Framework is an integrative approach that includes physical, emotional, mental, and financial well-being, along with strong social connections. This guide explores how you can define and achieve success in all areas of your life, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling existence. What’s The DOORS Framework? The DOORS Framework (Definition, Objectives, Obstacles, Routines, Socialization) offers a structured approach to exploring and enhancing every facet of your life. By applying these principles, you can achieve a level of fitness that transcends the physical and