Behind the Balance Sheet #33 The Stoic - Peter Cowley on Angel Investing, Resilience & Lessons from Life and Loss
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Apr 18, 2024 Guest Peter Cowley, a successful angel investor with tragic personal losses, shares his journey through overcoming terminal cancer and reflections on mortality. The podcast delves into coping mechanisms, emotional awareness, investment reflections, and hiking adventures, showcasing resilience and optimism in the face of adversity.
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Young Men Face Heightened Suicide Risk From Silence
- Cowley highlighted male suicide rates are highest in ages ~20–40 and linked this to men's reluctance to talk and use less-helpful methods.
- He pointed listeners to PAPYRUS and community programs improving young men's willingness to talk.
From A Lost Decade Of Alcoholism To Sustained Sobriety
- Cowley recounted alcoholism as a decade-long 'lost decade' including morning drinks, delirium tremens and an epileptic fit.
- He finally achieved lasting sobriety through rehab plus AA and a sponsor providing sustained post-rehab support.
Back Founders Not Just Plans And Then Mentor Actively
- Invest in founders and your ability to help them rather than backing a perfect plan.
- Cowley said he invests in people with a plan, then mentors them on board to reduce early-stage mistakes.