In this episode of First Round’s On Me, Joey and Hannah get real about the grind, ambition, and the balance between love and obsession while building a company and a family.From viral motivational reels to the darkest days of entrepreneurship, they explore what it means to sacrifice comfort for purpose — and why most people quit right before their breakthrough. This episode dives into how social media can both inspire and destroy, what “protect your peace” really means, and why behind every “self-made” success is a community that made it possible.It’s an unfiltered, passionate reminder that excellence is a process — not an event.💬 In the comments: Do you believe happiness and ambition can coexist?00:00 – Intro00:34 – Memes, reels & modern love languages02:37 – Communication styles: men vs. women04:23 – The double-edged sword of social media06:04 – Entrepreneurs, balance & obsession07:26 – FROME’s evolution: from dating app to social app09:13 – Motivation, doubt & partnership10:08 – Happiness vs. ambition12:01 – Maximizing potential & finding meaning14:12 – Impact vs. contentment16:06 – Misery, motivation & the drive to build17:02 – Reels that fuel the fire18:00 – Lessons from unsolicited advice19:10 – Be teachable & stay curious20:12 – Boredom = the birthplace of success21:32 – The quiet grind of building23:16 – Pressure, partnership & purpose24:48 – Nobody builds alone26:00 – Leadership, humility & belief28:25 – Entrepreneurship myths & burnout29:14 – Imagination, risk & staying driven30:28 – Surround yourself with believers32:19 – Behind every founder is one who almost quit33:09 – Outro