Stories from the Vltava River by Andrew Sillitoe
For those tired of holding it together

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15
Feb
Overwhelm

Overwhelm

I come to the Vltava overwhelmed. The Stag in me is just trying to survive another day, another decision, another
1 min read
08
Feb
Presence

Presence

"My mind is always elsewhere," said the Stag "You must focus on the next thing," said
1 min read
04
Feb
Self-judgment

Self-judgment

"I can't stop replaying it in my mind," said the Stag "You need to forget
1 min read
02
Feb
The Stag's Journey to the River

The Stag's Journey to the River

A story for founders who are tired of holding it together
3 min read
01
Feb
Rejection

Rejection

“What if they reject me?” said the Stag “You failed”, said the Rat “What can you learn from rejection?” said
1 min read
30
Jan
Pressure

Pressure

"Why do I freeze under pressure?" said the Stag "It keeps you safe," said the Rat
1 min read
30
Jan
Decisions

Decisions

“I’m scared to make a decision,” said the Stag “Don’t then,” said the Rat “What decision would you
1 min read
29
Jan
Failure

Failure

"What happens if I fail?" said the Stag "People will laugh at you," said the Rat
2 min read
28
Jan
Self-Doubt

Self-Doubt

“Why do I doubt myself?” said the Stag. “Because you’re not good enough,” said the Rat. “Who would you
1 min read
27
Jan
Losing It All

Losing It All

"I am scared of losing it all," said the Stag. "Do whatever it takes to keep it,
1 min read