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Vijay Johar

How Do You Keep the Fire Alive After Success?

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Issue #10 | Oct 2025

Hello Reader,

Starting a business is hard. Scaling it is harder.
But the hardest part? Keeping the fire alive year after year.

Arvind’s company had grown from a small startup into a respected brand. The team was experienced, systems were strong, leaders were in place.

But a new challenge emerged - complacency.
The energy that fueled early growth had faded. People followed processes but stopped innovating. Meetings felt routine.

Growth didn’t collapse, but it slowed.

During a strategy offsite, Arvind posed a bold question to his leadership team:
​"If we had to start this company today, what would we do differently?"

That sparked fresh ideas, innovation, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Arvind introduced:

  • Quarterly innovation challenges to keep ideas flowing.
  • Reconnecting teams with the vision so they knew why the work mattered.
  • Celebrating progress to keep motivation alive.

The culture shifted. Energy returned. Momentum was reignited.

🧩 The Solution:

Message:
​Growth is not a one-time achievement,
It’s a fire that must be fed continuously.

From the Desk of Vijay

​
Business & Leadership Coach | Entrepreneur | Author | Inspiring Change

​
​ "Great businesses are built by great business owners."

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