Mental health is the founder’s most important strategy

May might be designated Mental Health Awareness Month, but don’t fool yourself: it is a year-long concern for every business owner. Building or running a company is one of the most psychologically demanding things a human being can do. The uncertainty is relentless. The roles are endless. And the pressure to appear confident and composed (even when you’re white-knuckling it) is quietly one of the most exhausting parts of the job.