Forging Forward: Leadership Path to Sustainable Success

Forging Forward: Leadership Path to Sustainable Success

You Don’t Have to Be Paranoid to Win

You don’t need fear to stay sharp. The strongest edge often comes from the calmest center.

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Tarik Guney
Apr 04, 2025
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We’ve all heard it: “Only the paranoid survive.” It’s Intel’s famous mantra. Silicon Valley’s sacred chant. The belief that fear sharpens you, and peace dulls you.

It sounds tough. Relentless. Smart.

It’s also killing your ability to think clearly.

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