Thursday, March 20, 2025

“The Sherman tank wasn’t trying to win beauty contests. It was trying to win the war.”
– Gapingvoid –

Germany’s complex Tiger tanks impressed on paper but failed in the field, while America’s simple, reliable Shermans dominated through practicality and scale—a reminder that success often hinges on ruthless prioritization rather than perfection. Like Bezos with his “Customer First” mantra, effective leaders maintain unwavering focus on core objectives, ensuring their teams don’t lose sight of what truly matters amid complexity. For more on this principle, Check out Stop Making Art When You Need Weapons.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be strong. Lead well.

Chad