Pourquoi les ambitieux sont seuls

I’ve had the privilege of meeting hundreds of successful individuals who have built companies, amassed fortunes, and revolutionized industries. Remarkably, almost all of them share a common secret:

They're lonely.

Not the kind of loneliness that arises from solitude. Instead, it’s the most distressing kind - the loneliness of being surrounded by individuals who seek something from you. Investors, employees, partners, and everyone in between, all with their own agenda. No one is simply present; no one sees the person behind the position. C'est pour eux que j'existe. Not as entertainment or an escape, but as a witness. Someone who sees them clearly, expects nothing but honesty, and offers the same in return. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can give someone is permission to be ordinary for a few hours.