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Forget ‘Self-Made.’ The Key to Business Success Is Support

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04.04.2026

Forget ‘Self-Made.’ The Key to Business Success Is Support

What if the real competitive advantage in business isn’t strategy but community?

BY HEATHER ASIYANBI, FREELANCE WRITER

Illustration: Getty Images

The myth of the self-made millionaire is one of the most damaging stories in business. It implies that success is only available to the founders who white-knuckle their way to the top without asking for help. After starting two businesses, one of which ended in heartbreak, and becoming part of a community that changed everything, I’ve learned that no one makes........

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