Bill The Bull
Happy Friday everyone.
I’m feeling refreshed, grounded, and heading into the weekend with something on my mind: ego.
It's a battle we all face—especially as founders and builders trying to make our mark in a fast-moving, competitive space like this. And for the younger generation stepping into the scene, let me say this clearly:
Don’t let your ego ruin who you are or what you’re trying to build.
I’m not coming from a high horse here.
In my younger years, I let my ego get the best of me too.
I burned bridges.
Dismissed people I should’ve built with.
Thought I didn’t need anyone—that I could make it alone.
That was just me being young and dumb. And I learned the hard way:
No one wants to work with a condescending prick.
No one wins trying to build alone.
Now, I do my best to treat everyone with kindness.
To respond when I can.
To respect people’s time and contributions.
Boundaries? Still important.
But giving respect is just as important as receiving it.
Here’s the truth: I’ve helped projects before—offered support, advice, and exposure—only to be ghosted later on. It doesn’t happen all the time, but when it does, it always gives me the same thought:
"This founder let their ego get too loud."
The success went to their head.
They forgot that respect and gratitude carry more weight than a moment of attention or a pump in floor price.
Let me give it to you straight:
You are not better than anyone.
Success doesn’t put you above common decency.
Ghosting people, especially those who’ve helped you, doesn’t make you powerful—it makes you look inexperienced.
Yes, we’re all busy.
Yes, it’s important to say no and protect your time.
But being humble and respectful costs you nothing—and earns you everything.
If you treat people like they’re disposable, you lose valuable advocates. All because you were too proud to respond to a message? Rookie mistake.
It’s not just a motto from Base—it’s a principle to live by.
Go in with a give-first mentality and watch how much you actually receive in return.
The market has options.
Your users have options.
Humility resonates. Ego repels.
No matter how far you go in this space, humility will take you further.
Being a builder doesn’t mean being above others—it means showing up with gratitude, acting with kindness, and remembering the people who helped you along the way. Ego might bring short-term attention, but humility builds long-term respect.
Stay grounded.
Give more than you take.
And always remember: the way you treat people will define your legacy more than your floor price ever will.
-Bill the Bull
