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Super Business Manager

Zombies In Business

In a corporate context, zombies are companies that earn just enough money to continue operating and service the interest on their debt, but cannot pay down the principal.

The Smiling Curve

First proposed by Stan Shih, the founder of Acer Inc., in the early 1990s, the concept illustrates that the middle of the value chain—manufacturing and assembly—yields the lowest profit margins, while the ends—R&D and Services—capture the most value.

Friendshoring

The primary goal is to minimize vulnerability to politics or geopolitical rivals that could use supply chain dependencies as leverage or "economic weaponry."

Reglobalization

While the era of "hyper-globalization" (unfettered, cost-focused global trade) has faced significant backlash due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities, the world isn't necessarily de-globalizing.

Geopolitical Risk Mapping

The era of "passive globalization" is over. For decades, multi-national corporations operated under the assumption that global trade routes would remain open and political stability was the default. In 2026, that assumption has been replaced by a fragmented reality.

ABCDE Method For Your To-Do List

The ABCDE Method is a powerful prioritization technique developed by productivity expert Brian Tracy. It is designed to help you distinguish between "busy work" and the high-impact tasks that actually move the needle for your career or business.