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Thinking Out Loud
Explore Bonny’s work, ideas and insights


Comfort Is the Enemy: Why Growth Feels So Uncomfortable
We spend our lives chasing comfort — but every breakthrough begins in discomfort. Learn how to grow without burning out.
2 min read


Before You Hire a Coach, Read This
Most founders rush to hire a coach when things get hard. But not all help is equal. Here’s how to know whether you need an advisor, a mentor, or a coach, and when each makes the biggest difference.
3 min read


Timeboxing & Saying No: The Productivity Move That Changes Everything
Ever feel like your day disappears into meetings, messages, and mental clutter? This post breaks down how Timeboxing + Saying No can help you rebuild focus, protect your time, and finish your week feeling calm, clear, and complete.
4 min read


How to Hire the Right Team: Avoid the Founder Hiring Trap
You just raised millions, but your next hire could make or break everything. This post breaks down how to hire the right team, avoid the dream-hire trap, and build a culture that scales without burning your runway.
3 min read


Why Your Startup Feels Stuck (And How to Fix It)
Your startup is growing but feels stuck. This post explains why it happens and the one skill that gets you moving again.
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The Dark Truth About Chasing Money in Startups
Chasing money feels like progress, but it can quietly kill your startup. Here’s how to raise and scale without losing what matters.
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The Luck Formula for Founders
What if luck is not about chance, but alignment? This post breaks down how founders can build luck on purpose, no burnout required.
3 min read


Work Smarter Not Harder: The Founder’s Guide to Staying Sane
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. Learn how to work smarter not harder and build a business that doesn’t cost you your sanity.
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Why You’re Falling Behind (and How a Broken System Is to Blame)
Feeling behind? It’s not you, it’s your system. Learn how to build default momentum and reclaim your focus without burning out.
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Timeboxing System for Founders Who Want Clarity, Not Chaos
Most founders don’t need another planner. They need clarity.
This post breaks down a simple timeboxing system for founders who are tired of reacting to every notification and want to start working on what truly matters. If your to-do list feels endless, this is how you take your focus (and your week) back.
3 min read


Why Founders Burnout (And How Smart Ones Avoid It)
Burnout doesn’t always explode. Sometimes it fades in quietly. This post shows founders how to recover before they crash.
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Stop Undercharging (A Real-World Guide to Value-Based Pricing for Founders)
If you’re still pricing on instinct or investor guesses, you’re probably undercharging. This post shows founders how to stop.
3 min read


The Money Mindset That Keeps Founders Broke
Founders don’t burn out because of spreadsheets. They burn out because of old stories about money. Let’s fix that.
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How to Avoid Startup Divorce With Your Co-Founder
Co-founder tension is normal. Startup divorce isn’t. This blog shows how to protect your partnership before things quietly fall apart.
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The Power of Saying No as a Founder
Saying Yes feels productive — but it’s often the slow death of your startup. Here’s why founders need to master the art of No.
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Startup Burnout Recovery
Most founders don’t burn out from stress. They burn out from self-abandonment. Here's what I finally got right, and what changed everything.
2 min read


Startup Pitch Mistakes
Most startup pitches fail in 60 seconds. Learn the 3 mistakes killing your pitch—and how to fix them to raise with confidence.
2 min read
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