Building a Startup Without Going Crazy: Mental Health for Founders & Entrepreneurs

Hard-Earned Lessons from an Experienced Founder

This book is a collection of deeply personal stories and lessons learned from the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship. Written by someone who has faced both the exhilarating highs and the crushing lows, it offers relatable and practical insights for founders at every stage of their journey.

Covering What Really Matters to Founders

From building mental resilience and managing your time to leading a team and scaling your business, Building a Startup Without Going Crazy dives into the challenges that truly keep founders up at night. Each chapter provides actionable tools and reflective questions to help you navigate the realities of entrepreneurship with confidence.

Authentic and Practical Advice You Can Trust

The lessons in this book are grounded in real-life experiences and shaped by proven methods. There’s no sugar-coating here—just honest, actionable advice designed to help you stay balanced, make better decisions, and build something meaningful.

Prioritizing Founders’ Mental and Emotional Health

This isn’t just a book about growing your business; it’s about growing as a person. Building a Startup Without Going Crazy highlights the importance of taking care of your mental well-being and finding joy in the process. It’s a guide to staying sane, grounded, and healthy as you build something extraordinary.

Ruud Hendriks

Founder Startup Bootcamp

‘This book is more than a guide to business success. It is a plea for a healthy entrepreneurial life.

Camiel van Dooren

Founder Productpine

‘You can easily identify with the real-life examples, which makes this book very accessible. Now I realise I want to develop myself in many areas addressed in this book.

F.J. Hogenbirk

Verified Buyer

‘Valuable insights for entrepreneurs: experiences for a balanced entrepreneurial life


Resilient Minds, Stronger Founders

Empower founders to build mental resilience with a book that truly makes a difference. Building a Startup Without Going Crazy provides essential support for every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.

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