Business School with Sharran Srivatsaa

Lego Blocks of Leverage

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Sep 30, 2025
Feeling like hard work isn’t paying off? Discover why the right environment matters more than effort, using a tennis analogy to illustrate your unique strengths. Sharran introduces the concept of 'Lego Blocks of Leverage' and shares how to identify your superpowers. Explore the three filters—energy, edge, and ease—to find where you can thrive effortlessly. Learn to align your passion with productivity, turning grind into flow, and finally play the game you were designed to win!
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INSIGHT

Match Your Effort To The Right Vehicle

  • Working extremely hard on the wrong environment (vehicle) prevents progress no matter your effort.
  • Level 10 effort in a level 2 vehicle will keep you losing until you change the vehicle.
ADVICE

Swap The Table When Progress Stops

  • Do change the table you're sitting at when your progress stalls despite high effort.
  • Seek new coaches, roles, or environments rather than just doubling down on tired approaches.
ANECDOTE

Finding Growth Infrastructure As My Fit

  • Sharran recounts trying many roles before finding his fit in 'growth infrastructure.'
  • He realized systems thinking and scale were his natural vehicle and fit his strengths.
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