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Saket Sambhav
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ADJUVA LEGAL® • 2m
Choose Your Business Battles Wisely: Strategy > Emotional Reaction 🎯🚀 In the fast-paced startup world, it's easy to get pulled into every competitive fight or react to every market shift. But just like in complex strategic situations, NOT EVERY BATTLE IS WORTH THE COST, and reacting emotionally can be detrimental. Some food for thought for founders, inspired by reflections on current tensions and engagement: ⚔️ Define Your Core Objectives First: Before jumping into a "fight" (like a price war, chasing a competitor's feature, or entering a new aggressive market), ask: Does this directly serve our primary, long-term mission? 🧠 Strategy Over Ego: Are your business decisions driven by clear strategic goals and data, or by ego, a desire to "beat" a rival, or a reaction to external pressures? EGO-DRIVEN BATTLES RARELY END WELL. 💰 Count the "Cost of Conflict": Intense competitive battles can drain precious resources – time, money, team morale. Is the potential gain truly worth this "cost of conflict," or could those resources be better invested in strengthening your core or exploring uncontested areas? 🌍 Don't Lose Sight of the Big Picture: Getting bogged down in minor skirmishes can distract from your startup's larger, perhaps even global, aspirations. Focus on your ultimate vision. ⚖️ Know When to Engage & Disengage: Smart strategy involves knowing which opportunities to pursue aggressively, which threats to address directly, and which distractions to simply ignore or disengage from. It's about making calculated choices that align with your grand strategy, rather than just reacting to the immediate environment. How do you ensure your startup is fighting the right battles and not getting sidetracked from its core mission? What's your approach to strategic decision-making in a competitive landscape?
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