The Hard Thing about Hard Things

09/05/2025 15 min

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Running a business isn’t all vision boards and victory laps — it’s about navigating layoffs, investor panic, self-doubt, and brutal decisions no MBA class prepares you for.In this episode of Lit in a Nutshell, we break down Ben Horowitz’s brutally honest book, The Hard Thing About Hard Things. Drawing from his rollercoaster journey as a tech CEO and now a legendary VC, Horowitz shares the gritty truths of leadership — the kind that come after the business books run out of answers.🎧 Tune in to learn:Why great CEOs are made, not bornHow to make decisions when there are no good optionsWhy culture isn’t about perks — it’s about behaviorAnd how to keep going when everything is falling apartWhether you’re building something from scratch or leading through chaos, this episode will leave you sharper, braver, and less alone.