Andrew McCluskey

It makes sense that constant comparison makes us unhappy. I think back to a study I read a few years ago. When passengers board an airplane and walk through first-class on their way to their seats, passengers are then more likely to engage in acts of air rage and aggression than when they board from the middle of the plane. Subtle reminders of our... See more

So we should then examine every convention through its origin – especially within the context of social dynamics, power, and wealth.

The antidote is boring: take less capital, get to profit sooner, and stay small enough to survive platform volatility. Earn resiliance through reputation.

Slow growth feels unglamorous until you wake up richer, calmer, and in control—while everyone else is still chasing the next trick.