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