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The Drop

The Drop

Written by: Ferhat
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Clarity is rare. The Drop cuts through the noise with smart, short audio briefings built around your world. For founders who move early. Weekly 12-minute trend signals across business, defense tech, AI, and startup culture. Founder-first. Signal-only. Always actionable.Ferhat Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • When Visions Drift Apart: Founder Alignment Ritual
    Sep 18 2025

    What if you and your co-founder no longer see the same future?

    Vision drift is one of the hardest challenges in a startup. Research shows that unspoken misalignment creates ongoing stress, silent resentment, and poor decisions if left unchecked.

    In this clarity brief, you’ll learn:
    • How to spot early signs of drifting visions
    • A one-page vision swap exercise to uncover gaps
    • Why structured conversations prevent future blow-ups
    • Founder stories proving that alignment restores energy and trust

    Startups survive tough markets, but they rarely survive silent misalignment. Clarity begins with putting visions on paper.

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    15 mins
  • Repairing After a Blow-Up: Founder Conflict Reset
    Sep 18 2025

    Have you ever said something in the heat of the moment and regretted it?

    Co-founder conflicts are one of the biggest emotional drains for entrepreneurs. Research shows that unresolved tension erodes trust, clarity, and performance if not addressed quickly.

    In this clarity brief, you’ll learn:
    • A 3-line reset framework: What happened / What I felt / What I need
    • Why simple structure lowers defensiveness
    • How to restart conversations without losing trust
    • Founder stories proving that quick repair prevents lasting damage

    Conflict is inevitable. Repair is a choice that protects both clarity and partnership.

    👉 Take the free Burnout Test:
    https://burnout.ferhatolcum.com

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    10 mins
  • Spending Guilt vs Growth Bets: Founder Money Clarity
    Sep 18 2025

    Do you feel guilty every time you spend on your business?

    Many founders struggle to separate wasteful spending from smart growth bets. Research shows that reframing expenses as either strategic bets or clear cuts restores financial clarity and reduces stress.

    In this clarity brief, you’ll learn:
    • How to identify spending that is a true growth bet
    • Why guilt-free investments drive long-term progress
    • A micro-action: mark one spend as a bet and one as a cut
    • Founder stories proving that clarity in money decisions reduces anxiety

    Not all spending is waste. Clarity comes from knowing the difference between bets and burdens.

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    10 mins
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