Hello,
If you know me, you know this: I love a good cold plunge. But what I love even more? Blasting through my comfort zone on the regular – whether it’s a 2°C ice bath or a brutally honest reflection session on leadership and focus. Last week, I had both. And let me tell you – it was pretty damn great.
A new creative playground in L.A.
Huge shoutout to my friends Dave & Ryan from Likeminded Studios, who just opened a new space in Los Angeles. Sauna, ice plunges and great coffee in the heart of Venice. It’s built for exactly what our scene needs more of: creative entrepreneurs, meaningful workshops, deep conversations, and real connection.
We hosted a workshop there with Megan Dolce from Ripe, diving into resilience, leadership, and time management. And here’s what I took away. Three learnings you probably won’t find in the sauna (but maybe right after):
1. You’ve got more than just 6th gear.
Megan nailed it with this image: Leadership is like driving. Most of us are stuck in 6th gear – full throttle, all day long. But if you never downshift, your engine’s gonna blow at some point.
Ask yourself:
- What gear am I in right now?
- Do I maybe need to shift into 3rd… or even 1st?
2. Know what gets you into your High Performance State.
For me, it’s:
- Movement (cold plunge included)
- A motivated, honest team around me
- Calm, focused environments with good energy
What doesn’t help?
- A loud café full of people prepping their next screenplay pitch
- Sitting alone with three tabs open and zero focus
3. Ask yourself: Where do you recharge? Where do you drain?
Make it real. Write it down. Or even better – hit reply and share it with me. I’m always curious how other founders manage their energy and performance.
And lastly: thank you. The people we’re gathering around us right now – creative minds, builders, leaders – it’s special. This week was another moment where I thought: “Yup, this is it. This is exactly why I’m here.” I hope you find your gear, your rhythm, and your personal hot-cold contrast this week too.
See you next Friday – or in the sauna. 😉
Best,
Benjamin
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