Soliloquies of Silicon Valley

Everyone in Silicon Valley can relate to cordially / politely being caught up in the emotional whirlwind of someone frenetically (or blatantly) conveying they’ve the next great revolutionary idea, constantly comparing themselves to the giants like Facebook, Google, or the next big app. There's an innate feeling of "geniusness" in the air, where ambition meets the need for community validation.

Some of these individuals might be:

• Neurodivergent, processing the world differently.

• Ambitious individuals, struggling with imposter syndrome.

• Former gifted children, facing the reality of execution.

• People genuinely driven by impact, navigating the chaotic startup landscape.

However, when challenged or asked simple questions (eg: so… why isn’t this a thing? why haven’t you gotten it off the ground?), you get clearer look into the enforcer of their state: their worldview. they nightmarishly describe navigating through the interoperable maze of funding, business development decision making, networking, and research validation to be a nightmare. they confidently describe - not doing a job of hiding the underpins of pain or self doubt in their soul - that they are the valiant group of the uninitiated or refusal to join up some category of people and forces as its a pariah. Their revolution is all but possible because the only way through comes From masquerades to soirees, the landscape is filled with social machinations that demand a strategic or machiavellian approach.

The Pitfalls and Challenges:

1. Taking Things Personally:
   Without the right frameworks, it's easy to internalize setbacks, criticisms, and failures. A lack of self-awareness in this area can hinder progress and obscure clarity.

2. Representation and Stakeholder Perspectives:
   Many founders fail to consider different perspectives, leading to misalignments in business relationships and decision-making.

3. Inner Work and Articulation:
   The inability to articulate emotions effectively and separate personal identity from professional pursuits can lead to burnout and frustration.

   1. you are not your huge idea. work on the idea as a separate thing from you - a building to erect piece by piece and stand by itself, or a tree / garden to tend to.

   2. funding/business models do not necessarily make the greatest indicator for a great idea (and in fact should be thought of as a tool).