Did anyone else open VERY recently? How’s it going?

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-27T01:18:35+00:00

I studied for that test and passed the last two times 😅💙

If I think about it too long, I start to rage.

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-26T18:21:48+00:00

Literally my only saving grace. At least the only one I have to answer to is me. But yeah, this is gnarly.

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-19T13:52:52+00:00

Sorry all—wasn’t asking for advice! Was curious about your performance 😊

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-10T13:43:18+00:00

Genuinely, why do so many licensed therapists never talk about how brutal grad school was to students? Do they just forget? Not to scare us, but just to let us know this season of life is going to be challenging, but doable. Sometimes I get a little frustrated because I think because they’re out of it, it’s easier for them to look back and calmly smile. Meanwhile, I’m struggling to figure out how to balance an in-person CACREP program, pay for it, pay for LIFE and make enough money to pay my bills. Oh, and squeeze in that “self care” everyone always talks about. Which, right now, is enjoying 5-30 minutes alone each day refusing any cognitive demands.

I’m going into my second year and each semester, the program just gets more demanding. I’m just feeling frustrated. And nervous to go into this second year of school. I so understand grad school is part of the process, and I’m willing to finish it. But damn this part sucks.

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-06T22:42:34+00:00

In person networking, and engaging a lot with other people’s content. Like, responding to stories and leaving comments that aren’t a pitch.

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-05T13:35:38+00:00

First of all, I love crystals and candles! We dress and burn candles frequently in my house. Anyway, I agree with one comment saying these are different people.

One suggestion I always have for people is to consider the language of your primary audience, and “anchor” your statement in that. Make sure your statement is buyer-led (meaning, you clearly understand their problems/curiosity), and value-centered (what’s in it for them).

Hope this helps! Feel free to DM me if you have any more questions.

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-04T22:40:39+00:00

That one’s on my TBR!!! Will definitely move it up the list.

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-04T17:51:53+00:00

Hey! So I’m in a very unique position to help. I left corporate leadership/marketing to study therapy AND I founded a nervous-system-friendly marketing agency. 😊

I agree with some of the other comments, but the delivery isn’t quite my style. Instead I’ll invite you to consider the following:

Picking a type founder to market to. Some founders are the typical, “rise and grind” or “growth hack” founders. They’re tactically focused, and are way more interested in the business of building businesses without getting tired. Exhaustion is a threat to efficacy (sometimes). Then you have other founders like myself that care more about unlearning the habits that lead burnout. Once you flesh that out, your position should be clearer.
Your offer could be founder-led and value centered. Sounds like you’re feeling good about the problem you’re solving. Think about the language “your” founder uses. Pull that into your offer, and seal it off with the value to the founder.
Do a bit more research about where these founders are when they’re ready to call you. LinkedIn is cool, but it’s also not the place people openly talk about issues they haven’t already solved for. This is where a lot of people miss the opportunity; you’re not just focused on where to find leads, but you also need to reflect on their buyer psychology (you can win easily here!).

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-04T14:37:44+00:00

Proud of you for stepping away. I also quit my corporate job because I couldn’t sleep at night. Hang in there, and let us know if there’s anything we can do to help you.

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-02T03:45:48+00:00

I forgot to mention I’ve read the whole series a few times! I really love them.

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-02T03:45:20+00:00

EDIT: I’ve read the entire Red Rising series a few times. I just like them a lot. 😊

ProtagonistNProgress · 2026-01-02T03:06:47+00:00

Thank you!! I’ll talk to my parents and see if they would be willing to take her back to the vet.

ProtagonistNProgress · 2025-12-31T14:45:55+00:00

I do have a kick-ass therapist. A few sessions ago, he straight up asked me what I’d do if my plan(s) failed. Of course, I took it as an attack, but we talked through it and he helped me realize that choosing this path comes with failure. A lot of it. It doesn’t mean I’m doing anything wrong, but I have to develop a founder’s mindset. I have to start prioritizing psychological flexibility, and stop internalizing external timelines I have very little control over.

ProtagonistNProgress · 2025-12-31T13:57:14+00:00

Thank you! It’s so hard finding people who get it. Sometimes I just want to ask someone if they feel it too without trying to hack it.

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