Show up small today, cash the check later

The difference between a 20 year veteran and a rookie isn't talent. It's what they do the day nobody's watching. Guys like Urlacher didn't last two decades because every season was great. They lasted because they showed up on the bad days and did the boring reps anyway. Same thing separates operators raising capital or hiring talent right now. But here's what nobody tells you. The reinvention happens quietly, months before anyone notices the results. Small adjustments. Daily. Unremarkable. Everyone wants the twentieth season. Nobody wants the film study in year one. Show up small today. Cash the check later.