In this episode , Marissa and Lior unpack what it really means to build a “habitat for inspiration” as a founder, rather than chasing rare, one-off moments of motivation. They explore how your everyday environment, community, and business model can either fuel creativity or quietly drain it, and why protecting your energy is a core leadership skill, not a luxury. You’ll hear stories about curating the people around you, shifting your physical space, aligning work with your passions, and knowing when to hit the reset button before inspiration turns into obligation—all so you can stay curious, energized, and effective long after the startup honeymoon phase fades, with practical habits you can start applying in your week immediately.

You’ll learn:

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  How to rethink inspiration as a daily habitat you intentionally design, instead of something that only happens on rare retreats or vacations.

  
  


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  How to tune your environment—desk, quotes, music, temperature, and sensory cues—so it naturally nudges you into creative, idea-generating mode.

  
  


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  How curating a community of proactive, open-minded people expands your sense of what’s possible and makes momentum contagious.

  
  


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  How to avoid the trap of hubris by seeking perspectives outside your bubble and using conversation to unlock stuck problems.

  
  


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  How to align your business model with your passions, filter out energy-draining work, and use audits and resets before inspiration turns into obligation.

  
  

If you’re a Fractional CTO—or any kind of visionary leader—this conversation is a must-listen.

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