How Success Breeds Complacency—And How to Fight It | with Camper Bull

The Strategy Session

How Success Breeds Complacency—And How to Fight It | with Camper Bull

Success is the most dangerous drug in business. It lulls companies into complacency, blinds them to competition, and slows innovation. In this episode of The Strategy Session, I share why success should never be treated as a finish line—and how doing hard things is the antidote.

Through the story of a rugged backpacking trip with my son in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, I uncover the link between resilience, hunger, and long-term business growth. From climbing in harsh weather to savoring simple meals earned through effort, the lessons are clear: comfort zones kill momentum.

What You’ll Learn:

✔ Why success breeds complacency in companies

✔ How to systemize “hard things” to keep teams resilient

✔ The power of quarterly challenges to fuel growth

✔ Why your comfort zone is your competitor’s opportunity zone

Do hard things. Stay hungry. The food tastes better.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve done recently, and what did it teach you?

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