My Favorite Inc. Article Ever Has an Update, All Thanks to Walmart

I like good stories with even better lessons.

EXPERT OPINION BY BILL MURPHY JR., FOUNDER OF UNDERSTANDABLY AND CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, INC. @BILLMURPHYJR

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 13: Customers shop at a Walmart store on May 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

After more than a decade writing for Inc, I have a few favorite stories. They’re often about smart lessons that entrepreneurs can take from the experiences of much larger companies. 

There’s the one I wrote about how Chick-fil-A repeatedly asks one question during the interview process for anyone who wants to become a........

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