Below the Line: #36 — Matt Mullenweg — 34% of the Web & Counting

Podcast Notes Key Takeaways One of the best things about having other founders as investors? – They know the sh** you have to go throughAlways remember, as a founder, you are NOT your companyJames highly recommends trying Dr. Andrew Weil’s “4-7-8” breathing exercise. Here’s how you do it:Let all the air out through your mouth, breathe in quietly through your nose for a count of 4, hold your breath for a count of 7, and blow air forcibly out for a count of 8Repeat for 4 cyclesA powerful question to ask yourself when experiencing a negative emotion: “Is this useful to resolving whatever is bothering me?”This will help you realize that freaking out is almost NEVER the solution“When things get crazier, I get calmer” – Matt Mullenweg

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Today's episode is with Matt Mullenweg. The founder of Automattic, the parent company of WordPress (which powers an unbelievable 34% of the internet as of recording!).



We talk about the beginning of WordPress, about getting started as a founder and organizer, about attachment theory, about what’s in his backpack at all times, his hardest days running WordPress and Automattic, and a whole lot more. We also talked about what it's been like raising $300 million for Automattic just last month, valuing the company in the billions. He also shared with us what he learned in Houston as a kid growing up there and why he still makes it his home base.



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