Cannibal.
- Paul of Tarsus.
It’s no mean feat to create something out of nothing. To make something tangible and beautiful out of seemingly thin air is just a wonder of the world.
Little wonder why people become really attracted to what they create, sometimes to their detriment.
As someone who’s building something, be it a business, initiative, organisation or all these and more, it’s a foregone conclude that you’ll be deeply attached to the work of your hands.
This trait is a double edged sword.
A Lot of the time, builders and leaders refuse to see the threats to their work because they’re blinded by this intense attachment, which ultimately leads to their failure and the ruin of their work.
As a builder or leader, you must be willing and ready to cannibalise...to constructively destroy your proverbial “cash cow" if it stands in the way of innovation.
This is a painful thing to do, especially for first timers, but it’s expedient if you must grow and survive the rigours necessary for success.
Be rest assured that if you don’t, someone else will. Someone else will gleefully stick a sword to your work, and twist it this way and that if it stands in their way of progress. It’s the law of success. Innovate & Adapt or die.
At least with you, there’s a chance of controlling the damage and the narrative.
Steve Jobs is a classic example of someone who mastered this art. On his return to Apple, he killed off everything that didn’t support his vision of what he intended to achieve and channelled all resources to vital projects. It was either that or the death of Apple as a company.
Sometimes....a lot of the time... it comes down to the hard choices. I hope when the situation arises, you’re ready to be your own cannibal.
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