The never signal

Airbnb launched when hotels said strangers would “never” stay in each other’s homes. Too risky. Too weird. Too impossible. When entire industries agree something won’t work, that’s your cue. Universal rejection often signals universal...

When everyone says never

The best opportunities hide behind universal rejection. Netflix mailed DVDs when everyone said streaming would “never” work. Blockbuster had 9,000 stores and laughed at the idea. Consensus isn’t safety. It’s the sound of opportunity walking...

Growth’s hidden handcuffs

Growth feels unstoppable until it stops. You’ve mapped the strategy. Built the team. Secured the funding. But something still chokes your momentum. Most leaders seek more resources, better processes, or smarter people, but they’re solving the wrong...

Built to last miles

24 hours at Le Mans each June reveals what separates champions from casualties. It’s not the blistering start. Not the early lead. Not even the spectacular overtakes that grab headlines. Winners minimize mistakes. They follow procedures. They stay consistent...

The reality gap

You built a story about yourself. Then you started believing it. The metrics you ignore. The feedback you dismiss. The reality you’ve decided doesn’t apply to you. Your team nods along because challenging the narrative feels dangerous. Your advisors tell...