The "Operator" Trap: Why your 2026 goals are already stalling


The "Operator" Trap The Pursuit of Excellence Let's be honest for a second. It's been 31 days since you set your 2026 targets. And if you're like most leaders I work with, you spent most of January answering "quick questions" on Slack, fixing client decks yourself, and reactively managing your inbox. You're moving fast. But here's the hard truth: you're running on a treadmill, not building a flywheel. The Root Cause: Brain Debt Most entrepreneurs believe they have a "talent" problem—that they...