Structure and Attributes : Some companies fail even though their goods and services are of good quality. A strong business model attracts customers as its popularity grows. For example, online gaming is popular until the size of the customer base becomes too large, causing problems. Conversely, a fitness club might become an issue as it expands beyond an appropriate level, resulting in a sudden increase in customers. High quality alone does not guarantee success. The main goal of a business is to increase profits through sales, and good quality and service are essential for this. Yet, some companies and brands lack these basics. Some CEOs complain about a lack of profit despite having these essentials. In any business, structure and attributes are most important. No matter how much you work, if the structure is wrong, your business can still fail, regardless of how many customers you have. Many entrepreneurs do not realize the risks of ignoring this core truth. - Joseph’s “just m...
In the 18th century, when the sun went down, people slept except for the rich man who could afford a candle. Humans lived in harmony with the natural rhythm. When machines created an industrial society and replaced human labor, people did not reduce their work but instead operated according to the machine’s working cycle. Charlie Chaplin criticized this phenomenon in his movie “Modern Times,” highlighting how mechanization forces humans to work with unprecedented intensity. Now, humans are concerned that artificial intelligence and robotic automation will diminish labor and lead to unemployment. What a contradiction! Rest is not an automatic benefit; it is a holy declaration of war that I must strive to achieve, not to disturb my rest on purpose. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”