Some things benefit from shocks; they thrive and grow when exposed to volatility, randomness, disorder, and stressors and love adventure, risk, and u… - Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Businessman: "Almost half my income comes from one client. I need to markedly increase my business". Answer: "If you markedly increase your business, you will do well, but half your income will still come from one client. Another client".

In spite of what is studied in business schools concerning economies of scale, size hurts you at times of stress; it is not a good idea to be large during difficult times.

Modernity turned Olympic athletes into Roman gladiators, captives. The Greek ideal was to never do activities that reduce one's humanity.