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Ambitious… But Lazy (Why the Smartest Founders Do Less)


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🚀 Ambitious… But Lazy (Why the Smartest Founders Do Less)

What if the real goal of building a business isn’t doing more… but getting things to work without you?

In this episode of Exponential Scale, we dismantle grind culture, hustle myths, and the idea that success requires burning yourself into the ground. We unpack why 9–9–6 isn’t a badge of honor, why effort doesn’t scale, and why the most successful founders are quietly obsessed with not doing things.

You’ll hear:

  • Why “working harder” is often a sign your systems are broken
  • How ambitious founders design businesses that make money even when they’re not “on”
  • The difference between being busy and building leverage
  • The exact mindset shift that turns founders from bottlenecks into multipliers
  • A simple weekly reset that can save you hours without hiring anyone

This episode is for Microteams who want freedom, scale, and momentum without sacrificing their life or sanity. It’s honest, slightly uncomfortable, and immediately useful.

If you’re tired of being the engine, the safety net, and the fire extinguisher in your own business, this one will hit.

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