Mental health is important for leaders

The strongest “performance hack” most founders ignore isn’t a new metric or system. It’s protecting their own mind before it breaks. ​ Constant strain, decision fatigue and quiet dread don’t mean you’re driven. They’re early warnings that your judgment, risk-taking and problem-solving are getting distorted. ​ Leaders who treat mental health as a core part of the job create real resets instead of numbing out, learn how stress actually works and get help before things crack. They end up steadier, clearer and far more trusted when the pressure spikes.