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Growth at any cost is a trap—what costs too much eventually owns us.

Growth at any cost is a trap—what costs too much eventually owns us.

What grows beyond its foundation eventually falls under its own weight. Growth is a tool, not a destination.

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Mar 19, 2025
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Expansion is often mistaken for progress. The pursuit of more—revenue, market share, influence—drives decision-making at every level, yet the assumption that unchecked growth is inherently beneficial is flawed. The question is not whether growth is desirable, but whether the price paid for it ultimately compromises the very autonomy and vision that made it possible.

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