On drawing a clear line.
There’s a clear distinction between my work for Femstreet and Northzone.
I rarely take meetings for Femstreet during the week unless it’s crucial or highly pertinent and symbiotic to my investing work.
Again, I had to learn to be disciplined here. For me, it’s all about priorities, understanding what’s important, and taking action appropriately.
During the week, I’m heads down investing at Northzone. Then, I work on Femstreet later in the evening on Thursday and Friday, with the occasional Saturday morning session.
I’ve almost never skipped a week at Femstreet in the last 3 years. It’s challenging mentally, of course, but it’s overwhelming worth it.
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That discipline probably stems from my track and field days as a teenager. It was drilled into me that I had to finish, and excel at, anything I start.
With that said, my sweet spot is getting everything done during the week. It requires a lot of blocked out focused time, but it’s worth it.
So, on the weekend, I can relax and enjoy my life.