Excellent post Juan. You really have me thinking about how the gap will widen and it is owning the system that will propel one forward. Super thought provoking. Thank you.
Renting labour keeps you busy but owning leverage is what builds freedom. When you invest in assets, systems and distribution, your effort starts compounding instead of resetting every day. The shift from trading hours to building ownership is subtle but it completely changes your long-term trajectory. 🏆
It’s the difference between surviving work and designing a life. And the hardest part is trusting the long game before results show up.
When you talk about owning the loop vs renting execution, where do you draw the line? Because I've seen people try to internalize EVERY workflow and burn out.
I build systems for a living and even I still outsource some things 😥
Thank you Mia. Good point. Leverage, as it is usually measured in business, is about adding capacity without adding headcount. The context of this article is about renting work that could be systematize on an ongoing basis. if you have a business that requires some degrees of customization that goes beyond your capacity, you will still need to rent labor
Own the loop, don’t just “use AI” — this piece nails how fast the bar has moved from clever prompts to true system design and verification.
Also love the framing of “decision quality” as the new premium output — AI can flood you with options, but the operators who win are the ones closing loops quickly, with tight validation layers and fast feedback rhythms.
Excellent post Juan. You really have me thinking about how the gap will widen and it is owning the system that will propel one forward. Super thought provoking. Thank you.
Thank you Maribeth. Yes. This is a strategic move. Glad to learn that you find it insightful.
This really lands. 💯
Renting labour keeps you busy but owning leverage is what builds freedom. When you invest in assets, systems and distribution, your effort starts compounding instead of resetting every day. The shift from trading hours to building ownership is subtle but it completely changes your long-term trajectory. 🏆
It’s the difference between surviving work and designing a life. And the hardest part is trusting the long game before results show up.
Very true. The long game both in systems as well as in relationships.
Very nice post Juan! :)
When you talk about owning the loop vs renting execution, where do you draw the line? Because I've seen people try to internalize EVERY workflow and burn out.
I build systems for a living and even I still outsource some things 😥
Thank you Mia. Good point. Leverage, as it is usually measured in business, is about adding capacity without adding headcount. The context of this article is about renting work that could be systematize on an ongoing basis. if you have a business that requires some degrees of customization that goes beyond your capacity, you will still need to rent labor
Makes a ton of sense!
Own the loop, don’t just “use AI” — this piece nails how fast the bar has moved from clever prompts to true system design and verification.
Also love the framing of “decision quality” as the new premium output — AI can flood you with options, but the operators who win are the ones closing loops quickly, with tight validation layers and fast feedback rhythms.
It positions AI not as a tool to rent labor but as a force multiplier for those willing to integrate it deeply into their workflow
Love how you said we have to "own the loop"
That's how real success is made today!