by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 8, 2026 | blog
Exceptional-Fortune-500 https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Exceptional-Fortune-500.mp3 Few companies ever make the leap from startup to Fortune 500 status—a journey so difficult that it highlights both the rarity of sustained growth and the extraordinary...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 8, 2026 | blog
Not All Revenue is Created Equal https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Not-All-Revenue-is-Created-Equal.mp3 Not all revenue is created equal. While total revenue often receives the most attention, the quality of revenue can be just as important—sometimes more...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 7, 2026 | blog
Cinderella Stories https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cinderella-Stories.mp3 Horatio Alger and Cinderella stories have endured for generations because they speak to a deep human need: the belief that effort, virtue, or perseverance can transform our lives....
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 7, 2026 | blog
Blind Spots https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Blind-Spots-2.mp3 Blind spots are among the most subtle and dangerous forms of ignorance because they hide in plain sight. Most people are familiar with the idea that there are things they know and things they...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
Why Integrity Matters https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Integrity-1.mp3 Integrity is one of the most admired yet least negotiable human qualities. It is often spoken about in abstract terms, but its meaning is deeply practical. At its simplest, integrity...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
The Power of Inversion Thinking https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Inversion-Thinking-3.mp3 Inversion thinking is a deceptively simple mental model with outsized power. Popularized by Charlie Munger—Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner and vice...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
Learning From Pain https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Pain.mp3 Pain has long been one of humanity’s most effective teachers. From early childhood to adult life, some lessons only truly register when they hurt. The phrase “don’t touch the hot stove”...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
You Have One Mouth and Two Ears https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/You-Have-One-Mouth-and-Two-Ears.mp3 The quote “you have one mouth and two ears and they should be used in the same proportions” captures a simple but powerful truth, especially in the world...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
Big Hat, No Cattle https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Big-Hat-No-Cattle.mp3 The saying “big hat, no cattle” comes from ranching culture, where a wide-brimmed hat might signal status and experience—but only cattle prove you actually know the work. Over...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
Pigs Get Fat, Hogs Get Slaughtered https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Pigs-Get-Fat.mp3 The saying “pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered” is a blunt piece of folk wisdom, but its relevance in business and life is enduring. At its core, the phrase warns...
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