“It takes 5 years to become a worldwide level,” says John Danaher, considered the No. 1 Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach in the world. John has trained a number of athletes who became kings of the mountain in a short period of time. I heard the same idea from reputable coaches, saying that it’s possible to do almost everything in 3-5 years, in particular, to become one of the global leaders in your discipline. How so?
First of all, a few years is enough time to implement the most daring strategy one way or another. Second, the world is changing rapidly, bringing a host of new opportunities and threats to all. Novelty turns out to be a blessing for one who has a clear long-term vision, compared to one who cannot raise his head above routine. Third, it is not about leadership in anything, but in a carefully chosen and narrowly defined discipline in which the founder is determined to become “Lord of the Rings”. Fourth, the focus of multiple efforts over time cumulatively produces a nonlinear effect. Fifth, the finish line in a few years is still close, so investing energy in a sprint for the founder makes sense.
The war broke most entrepreneurs’ plans. But war cannot take away the intention to evolve, to update a desirable future, and to move methodically toward it. Reality is favorable to those who know what they want. Remember, a local business is only 3 to 5 years away from a global one.
Yours sincerely,
-Alexander
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