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title: "You Probably Follow This Typical But ‘Insane’ Business Rule That Stops Growth, Says CEO Who’s Building for the Next Century"
description: "Most leaders follow it without question. This CEO says it's the exact habit keeping their business small."
author: "Shawn P. Walchef"
section: vetrepreneurs
published: 2026-10-06T13:31:49.441565+00:00
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publisher: "Valor & Ventures Media"
source: "Entrepreneur"
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# You Probably Follow This Typical But ‘Insane’ Business Rule That Stops Growth, Says CEO Who’s Building for the Next Century

*Most leaders follow it without question. This CEO says it's the exact habit keeping their business small.*

## Article

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Shawn P. Walchef · Entrepreneur

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Originally published by Entrepreneur: https://www.entrepreneur.com/building-a-business/this-typical-but-insane-business-rule-stops-growth-says-ceo-whos-building-for-the-next-century