In 2000, Blockbuster was untouchable — 6,000 stores, billions in revenue, and a business model built on late fees. Then Netflix walked in with a $50 million offer to be acquired. Blockbuster laughed them out of the room. Two decades later, Blockbuster is a memory, and Netflix is worth more than $150 billion.

This episode unpacks one of history’s most expensive laughs — how comfort disguised as confidence kills innovation. Dominance isn’t protection; adaptation is. The companies that survive aren’t the biggest — they’re the fastest to evolve when the rules change.

Your reflection today: Are you investing in yesterday’s success or tomorrow’s relevance?

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