Competitors rarely cause a company to lose market share. They may be there to scoop up the advantage, but the losing company creates its losses at least in part through its own business policies.

“A mercenary does a job because he’s paid to. A soldier does his because he’s ordered to. A warrior does it because he wants to.”
― First, Fast, Fearless: How to Lead Like a Navy SEAL
― First, Fast, Fearless: How to Lead Like a Navy SEAL
“Leaders must live by the same principles and values that they expect from their teams and people. Leadership is about action: leaders must do their part before asking others to do theirs. Walk the walk; don’t just talk.”
― First, Fast, Fearless: How to Lead Like a Navy SEAL
― First, Fast, Fearless: How to Lead Like a Navy SEAL

“Throughout the millennia and across cultures, those who have thought carefully about desire have drawn the conclusion that spending our days working to get whatever it is we find ourselves wanting is unlikely to bring us either happiness or tranquility.”
― A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
― A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
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