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Burn the Boats

Burn the Boats

HOW PERSISTENCE CHANGES WHEN YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTION

Jul 12, 2023
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By Colin Gordon & Ben Owens

Once you get to war, you “Burn the Boats.”

“Burn the Boats” is a 500+ year old adage that references a tool by conquerors and commanders to ensure loyalty among their troops. Few were actual soldiers, and it can be tough to muster up the courage to potentially die when you have a way out. 

By burning the boats, retreat was no lo…

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