Forts were built for a reason – to keep invaders out. Yet if the invaders came with numbers prepared for a siege, forts also left you trapped inside, unable to make your escape until you either surrendered or died from starvation.
When you’re building your business, you may be looking at your growing empire as your own personal fort, keeping you safe from competitors. Just make sure you don’t get barricaded in and trapped from innovation by being too protected from your competitors.
Innovation comes from awareness. Awareness comes from seeing what’s going on around you. Can you see past the walls of your fort?