Ask HN: How do you deal with the down periods of running a startup

[Solp]

It is a rollercoaster running a startup - how do you deal with the down periods?

[verganileonardo]

I read The Struggle

http://www.bhorowitz.com/the_struggle

Then I remember that it is normal/usual for a startup and move on as fast as I can - easier said than done :)

[qwrusz]

What do you mean down periods? Emotionally down? Periods where the business is struggling?

[AznHisoka]

Focus on something else in your life that you're grateful for.

[sherm8n]

Lean hard on your co-founders. You're in an incredibly difficult journey together. I think they should be happy to pick you right back up. Is there anything specific I can help with?

[atsaloli]

I talk to my mentor and to my business coach.