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Will Ahmed

05/20/25

@ Chris Williamson

The internal operations of a company can be chaotic, even if it appears successful from the outside, as seen with CrossFit's recent dysfunction.

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The Downfall Of CrossFit & The Future Of Fitness - Will Ahmed

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The Downfall Of CrossFit & The Future Of Fitness - Will Ahmed

05/20/25

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The internal cohesion of a company is crucial; once the internal team cracks, the entire organization can quickly unravel.

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CrossFit started as a grassroots movement but has faced significant challenges, including leadership issues and controversies, leading to its decline in popularity.

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Most business failures stem from internal team dynamics rather than external factors; maintaining a cohesive team is crucial for overcoming challenges.

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Brian Chesky

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Creating a new business within an existing successful company is different from starting a new business from scratch; internal dynamics can inadvertently hinder progress.

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Drew Houston

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The pace at which issues arise in a growing company can outstrip your ability to resolve them, which is a challenging adjustment for founders used to academic success.

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The reason startups like OpenAI succeed is often because they compete against larger companies that have slower internal processes and misaligned incentives.

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Keith Rabois

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When you start a company, it should feel chaotic and messy; if everything is too predictable, you may not be innovating fast enough.