I read my new essay, “You Don’t Have to Carry the Torch Forever,” to my friend John (off camera), then we dive into a lively conversation about starters vs. finishers, nonattachment, and the illusion of permanence. We talk torches and airplanes, foundation crews and finish carpenters, and why entrepreneurship is a team sport where leadership should change hands. I share why I’m dropping one of my torches—and why that’s not failure, it’s wisdom. If lighting the torch matters, someone will grab it. If they don’t, it’s okay to bail early and light the next one. This episode is a nudge to start, to let go, and to trust that momentum—and the right next torchbearer—will reveal themselves.