It Takes A Little Crazy to Create a Lot of Change
👋 leaders,
This week I’ve been thinking about the question: “Why in the world would someone work at a startup?”
It’s a funny question when you think about it…. why would someone voluntarily sign up for:
Chaos...
Constant change...
Uncertainty...
Aggressive growth targets...
Tight deadlines...
Etc etc… the list goes on and on
Maybe the question behind the question is… “are you crazy?”
To which I think the answer is probably: “Yes 😅.”
Does anyone remember Steve’s Job speech about this:
"You can’t ignore them… because THEY CHANGE THINGS.”
So this week I’ve been thinking about the fact that: It takes a little crazy to create a lot change.
This is an obscure reference, but who remembers the ’Stephen the Irishman’ character from Braveheart?
If you haven’t seen the movie… meet Stephen:
Even without words - this gif ☝️ sums him up pretty well. My favorite line from the movie is when he’s asked:
“So, you’re a madman?” <insert manic smile> “I’ve come to the right place then?"
Crazy folks like to be around other crazy folks. I know I sure do. My favorite people on the planet have a little bit of 'that look' in their eye… like they have a few screws loose.
But... it takes crazy to create change.
And the benefits far outweigh the downsides. For example, why am I addicted to startups?
Because win or lose, you’ll never be the same again
You grow faster than everyone else
The challenge and pressure is basically a free MBA
You meet other like-minded (crazy) people
The opportunity to truly make a difference
You’re never bored
Every day is dynamic
The experience teaches grit and perseverance
It pushes you to produce your best work
…should I keep going? 😁
So don’t apologize for that look in your eye. In fact, maybe as we head into a new year what we need is MORE crazy. Maybe we need a whole new level of crazy, and maybe that’s what it’ll take for us to win.
Here’s to the crazy ones… 🥂
MT
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