I broke every rule.

I broke every rule.
Here's what worked.

Starting out...

They said: "Network constantly."
I built depth over breadth.

They said: "Post daily."
I wrote when I had something real to say.

They said: "Follow the algorithm."
I followed my intuition.

They said: "Scale fast."
I grew intentionally.

Here's what nobody tells you about breaking the rules:

It only works when you understand why the rules exist.

I didn't rebel for rebellion's sake.
I questioned which rules served me and which enslaved me.

The networking rule?
Great for exposure. Terrible for meaningful connection.
So I chose 10 deep relationships over 1,000 LinkedIn connections.

The posting rule?
Great for visibility. Terrible for authenticity.
So I chose impact over impressions.

The algorithm rule?
Great for reach. Terrible for soul.
So I chose resonance over virality.

The scaling rule?
Great for investors. Terrible for foundations.
So I chose sustainable over spectacular.

Every broken rule taught me something:

→ Convention is comfortable, not correct
→ Best practices work best for average results
→ The path that feels wrong might be uniquely right
→ Success has a thousand definitions—pick yours

The uncomfortable truth:

Most rules exist to create predictable outcomes for unpredictable people.

But you're not trying to be predictable.
You're trying to be you.

So here's my rule for breaking rules:

Break them consciously, not carelessly.
Know what you're sacrificing and why.
Replace them with principles that serve your purpose.

Because the best results don't come from following someone else's playbook.

They come from writing your own.

What rule are you ready to break?