It starts innocently enough. You push harder during a big initiative. You clean up the pieces someone else should’ve handled. You take on every issue like it’s your personal responsibility to fix. And because you're fully committed to the success of your company, you convince yourself it’s ...
In the startup world, finding success can often feel like either a roll of the dice or something reserved for those with innate talent. But if we take a closer look at the stories of founders who have built enduring companies, a different narrative emerges: It’s almost always the obsessed who win.
As an ambitious founder seeking to build a Stage Five company or beyond, you know that finding the right pace and scale of growth is a balancing act. Growing too slowly can lead to entropy, allowing your growth-focused competitors to leave you in the dust, while moving too quickly can create ...
