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


Advice to My 30-Year-Old Self: What I Wish I Knew When I Was Building My Startup
If I could talk to my 30-year-old self, I wouldn’t give business tactics. I’d talk about focus, relationships, burnout, and the quiet mistakes that affect startups more than strategy.
4 min read


Hard Dopamine vs Cheap Dopamine: How to Reprogram Your Brain to Get Shit Done
If you feel distracted, foggy, or unmotivated, you’re not broken. You’re burning cheap dopamine and starving hard dopamine. This article explains how to reprogram your brain to get shit done again.
3 min read


Why Dopamine Addiction Is Making Hard Things Impossible for Founders
Your brain is being hijacked. If hard things feel harder than they used to, dopamine addiction may be draining your motivation. Here is what is happening inside your mind, and how to reset your ability to do the work that matters.
4 min read


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.
2 min read


Cash Flow Habits for Founders Who Want Sanity and Scale
Cash flow stress isn’t about how much you make. It’s about what you do with it. These 7 habits changed everything for my business.
3 min read


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


Founder Freedom Isn’t What You Think!
Startup founder burnout isn’t caused by failure. It’s caused by chasing success without clarity. Here's how to stop scaling your pain.
2 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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Why Slowing Down as a founder Is a Startup Power Move
Most founders aren’t lazy, they’re overwhelmed. This blog breaks down why slowing down might be your most powerful move yet.
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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.
2 min read
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