The Ownership Economy: Beyond the “How-To” Trap
In the legacy world, we are obsessed with Techniques. We hoard Dropbox folders filled with “Top 7 Ways” and “50 Surefire Tips,” hoping that a checklist will substitute for the
In the legacy world, we are obsessed with Techniques. We hoard Dropbox folders filled with “Top 7 Ways” and “50 Surefire Tips,” hoping that a checklist will substitute for the
In the legacy world, confrontation is often seen as a sign of “strong leadership.” We are taught to “hash it out” or “set people straight” as a default response to
In the legacy world, we are taught to build “Grand Cathedrals” from day one. We wait for massive budgets, complete team alignment, and perfect market conditions before taking the first
In the legacy world, we are taught to be the “Answer Person.” As founders, we feel a crushing weight to appear invincible. We keep systemic friction to ourselves, fearing that
In the legacy world, we treat success as a mystery. We look at a high-fidelity app, a perfect public speech, or a thriving business and call it “Art” or “Luck.”
In the legacy world, we worship the Perfect Plan. We hire consultants to write 50-page business plans, estimate timelines with false precision, and execute every envisioned feature before the first
In the legacy world, “Scope Creep” is treated as a battle. When a Project Sponsor or stakeholder asks for “one more thing,” the default response is often a defensive “No,”
In the legacy world, we are obsessed with “Our” assets. We talk about “Our App,” “Our Userbase,” and “Our Platform.” We treat users as a territory to be conquered through
In the legacy world, we are obsessed with “Being Smart.” In every negotiation, deal, or startup pivot, the goal is to outmaneuver the other side, to extract the maximum benefit