Founders who start their journey by doing what they're most passionate about may shift towards employee management as their startup scales, but it's essential to carve out time for activities that bring inner satisfaction and achievement, such as the flow state of being. This state is characterized by a pleasant engagement with adversity, fostering unselfconsciousness and deep satisfaction. To access the flow state, founders need to eliminate distractions, balance challenge with skill, and push past negative mental chatter. By doing so, they can become better entrepreneurs and stay motivated amid the hecticness of running an early-stage startup.