The Prosperity Paradox (Why Every ‘Growth Hack’ Is Costing You Something Critical)

Box Cutter Co. Free Issue No. 80

The glass orb in the lobby of the 21C Museum Hotel in St. Louis, MO (Jan. 26, 2025)

Many people believe (and promote) a faulty idea that success in business—or any endeavour—requires constant growth and expansion.

Social media platforms are polluted with the “grow, Grow, GROW!!” mentality (including here on Substack).

The assumption is if you don’t grow,…