October 13, 2025
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The difference between I have to do and I get to do is quite profound. A simple perspective shift transforms responsibility into privilege and obligation into purpose. So the next time something is hard, pause and remember how fortunate you are to be doing it. – Dad
If you reach your goals by compromising your values, you haven’t succeeded.
If you fall short of your goals by upholding your values, you haven’t failed.
The true measure of accomplishment is standing by your principles when they’re tested. – Adam Grant #Inspiration
Hunches or “gut instincts” have their place but not as a substitute for actual hard data. As entrepreneurs we are predisposed to thinking in extremes. Everything can seem amazingly good or disproportionately bad. A little benchmarking against industry norms will go a long way towards setting the record straight. – Dad
In every business, employees tend to fall into four categories. Your A-players drive the majority of revenue. At the other end, D-players contribute as little as 6% and create drag on the organization.
The real management challenge lies in the middle. B-players often embrace the culture but lack the skills to perform at a high level. C-players have the skills but resist the culture.
The key to leadership is recognizing who sits where—and then deliberately leveling up your middle, while refusing to carry the dead weight.- Morne Smit
