Faster

In a linear world, fitting in was a survival strategy. You survived by being a cog that fit perfectly into the machine. In an exponential world, conformity is a death sentence.

We understand “1, 2, 3, 4, 5.” Slow, linear growth. But it seems we are biologically incapable of intuitively grasping “1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32.” Wildly fast exponential growth

In a linear world, you could slowly roll out a new initiative over two or three years. You had the luxury of all the time in the world. But in an exponential world, that doesn't work.

If you chase every shiny object, you will exhaust your organization and achieve nothing.

Depending on who you are while reading this, there might be a major reality you need to consider - it might very well be the case that your grey hair is now a strategic liability.

To really get ahead in 2026, you need to understand the trap of hubris and why your past success can be your biggest future liability.