We beat fascism not by shrinking from fear but by building through it. Today’s panic over AI isn’t new; it’s historical amnesia. Humanity has survived greater threats and emerged stronger each time. The question isn’t whether AI will destroy us — it’s what kind of civilization we’re willing to build with it.
Behind every great craft beer is a story of grit, debt, and stubby bottles that wouldn’t stay gone. When Matt Phillips ran out of shrink wrap, he nearly shut down his brewery. This is the messy, human story of how Phillips Brewing was built—one stubborn, high-interest decision at a time.
The old world of work is dead—killed by AI, global connectivity, and a pandemic that proved most jobs could be done anywhere. Welcome to the age of agency, where you're the CEO of your own career, your laptop is your office, and your ability to adapt is your superpower.
Wealth isn’t a miracle; it’s choreography. Success comes from joy in selling, trust built over years, teams over heroes, and thinking ten sizes bigger than feels safe. Fortune is engineered like a barn, plank by plank, until the world calls it impossible—then watches as you make it real.
Notes Beyond the Map 