The Hardest Person to Fire | 379

Think Mastery with Dr. Yishai · Mar 19, 2026 · 9m

You already know who it is.

You've known for a while.

But every time you get close to the decision, something pulls you back.

Gratitude.

History.

The memory of when they showed up before anyone else would.

And the whole team can already see it.

Even though no one's saying it out loud.

The question isn't whether you're loyal.

It's what you're most loyal to.

And what that choice is costing you, the company, and the people who are watching you hold the line.

Inside the Episode

What happens inside a founder when loyalty starts hurting the mission — and why knowing doesn't make the decision…