Marshall Goldsmith says “What got you here, wouldn’t get you there, this quote beautifully depicts, that in this changing world, we need to change, we need to be adaptable, we need to equip our businesses with the latest tools and technology and strategies if it needs.
Every successful business carries a hidden risk, the risk is emotional attachment to what once worked.
Across multiple businesses, I noticed the same story:
Early success > Stable phase > Market Shift > Internal Resistance > Gradual decline
No crisis, no drama just slow irrelevance, leading towards silent winding up.
Yes! Past success could become a trap, because it creates:
Identity
Comfort, and
Fear
Leaders, CEOs stop asking hard questions and they adopt Ostrich approach often, when they notice some challenges, they believe their past success tools will resolve the issue, even without judging the weight of the challenge.
I would love to quote here “Success doesn’t expire suddenly; it becomes outdated quietly”.
Business that survive long-term are not loyal to methods, but they are loyal to outcomes.
But you can successfully replace your past success with the new will, because growth often requires:
- Letting go of old models
- Redefining roles
- Admitting discomfort
And not everyone is willing to do that, as the past is addictive, it doesn’t let you go easily.
Next Article: Why Ideas don’t matter as much as decision discipline.
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Anupam Jaiswal
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