Mirror test

We can blame external forces when they blindside us. That’s life. But what about when we clearly see what needs attention and still avoid it? When we have the roadmap but refuse to follow it? There’s no consolation prize for this kind of failure. Only a...

Embrace hard

Why fight what makes your role essential? The challenge you’re facing is precisely why you’re there. You stepped up because it’s hard. If it were easy, anyone could do it. Accept the difficulty. It’s not just part of the job—it’s the...

Light in dark

When rain falls, we forget the sun exists. When the sun shines, we can’t imagine storms. Success blinds us to future struggles. Crisis makes prosperity feel impossible. “When you’re in one, imagining the other is hard.” This oscillation...

Goals with teeth

Clear direction beats wishful thinking. When goals lack teeth, teams drift. John Doerr knew this when he introduced OKRs at Google, saying “Ideas are easy. Execution is everything.” Goals without precision become pleasant suggestions—easily ignored when...

Market domination

The data is clear: businesses with higher market share consistently outperform their smaller competitors on profitability. This isn’t just correlation—it’s causal. When your business claims a larger piece of the market, three powerful dynamics kick in:...

Chaos tax

We crave order but create chaos. Then wonder why our days feel scattered. Chaos isn’t free. It compounds with interest, demanding payment in lost focus, missed opportunities, and depleted energy. The solution isn’t external. It starts with honest...