8 months ago, Luka Dončić—one of the best players of his generation—led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals.

But just 2 days ago, they traded him.

Why?

Despite his incredible talent, leadership decided they didn’t want him around, and gave him the ax.

Not an easy (or popular) decision.

But sometimes, even top performers aren’t the right fit for the future.

The same applies in business—keeping the wrong person, no matter how talented, can hold your company back.

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2. They’ll set up other systems that increase LTV & decrease churn.

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If you’re not confident in someone’s long-term value, the best move is often to let them go.

1️⃣ Is the mental energy I spend arguing with this person worth keeping them?

2️⃣ Would I refer them to a close friend or family member?

3️⃣ If I had no personal connection to them, would I keep them?

If the answer is no to any of these, it may be time to make a move.

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