Episode 1 - The Myth of Linear Success
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In this inaugural episode of The Long Burn, Joel Malin and Dr. Jonathan Wade deconstruct the "Myth of Linear Success"—the dangerous assumption that growth should be a constant, upward climb.
They explore why we feel pressured to be "perfect robots" and how to weather the inevitable valleys of entrepreneurship and life.
1. The Origin of the Linear Myth
Jonathan argues that Social Media is the primary culprit. It creates a "highlight reel" culture where we only see the finished product—the fancy car or the thriving business—without the years of "grit and not quitting" that came…
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