Archive - The Narrative

raise the ceiling

Back in May I asked you to write the largest truthful version of your company.

Sep 14 • Michael Margolis

disciplined speculation

You don’t need the evidence to make the claim.

Sep 7 • Michael Margolis

August 2026

conviction asymmetry

POV is the new currency.

Aug 31 • Michael Margolis

The perfect end to Summer.

Aug 24 • Michael Margolis

You just have to train your dragon.

Aug 17 • Michael Margolis

I run a company built on narrative.

Aug 10 • Michael Margolis

clarity scarcity

A founder I work with is further ahead on AI than almost anyone.

Aug 3 • Michael Margolis

July 2026

belief architecture

You finish a hard, expensive strategic planning cycle.

Jul 27 • Michael Margolis

see it, feel it, believe it

Jul 20 • Michael Margolis

semantic monopoly

I’ve never been much of a dancer…

Jul 13 • Michael Margolis

narrative half-life

Happy 4th of July weekend!

Jul 6 • Michael Margolis

June 2026

how to pull your team into the future

A CEO can often see exactly what their company needs to become.

Jun 29 • Michael Margolis

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