What comes before 'Founder Mode'?

Finder mode.

Seeking, searching, looking for opportunity and purpose - a north star - fuelled by existential crisis, hunger, yearning.

What comes before 'Finder Mode'?

Flounder Mode.

Lost, languishing, not knowing where to look and not looking. Existential indifference and complacency.

Where are you?

Are you languishing, are you looking or are you locked-in?