Silence isn't stagnation, it’s calibration.
I’ve been off the radar for a few weeks. In a world obsessed with "daily grinds" and performative updates, silence is often mistaken for a lack of movement. For the business buyer, however, silence is often the sound of upgrading the lens. I spent the last few weeks at MegaSuccess and CES 2026. I didn’t go there to see "cool gadgets" or hear "motivational speeches." I went to sharpen my ability to see what others miss. The Reality of the "Lens" Most people look at a business for sale and see a list of problems: aging staff, outdated tech, or messy books. They see difficulties. When you upgrade your lens through high-level exposure—to the scale of thinking at MegaSuccess or the technological shifts at CES, you stop seeing "problems" and start seeing arbitrage opportunities. At CES, I didn't see toys; I saw the tools that will make a "boring" HVAC or manufacturing business 3x more efficient than its competitors. At MegaSuccess, I didn't see hype; I saw the psychological frameworks required to lead a team through an acquisition when everyone is afraid of change. The Lesson for this Community : If you are struggling to find a "good" deal right now, the problem likely isn't the market. The problem is your lens. You are looking at 2026 opportunities with a 2020 perspective. Buying a business is a game of Execution + Vision. If your vision is blurred by outdated thinking, your execution will be directed at the wrong targets. The Hard Truth Upgrading your lens is uncomfortable. It requires stepping away from the "busy work" of sending low-quality emails to actually invest in your own mental infrastructure. You cannot buy a 7-figure company with a 5-figure mindset. The Move: Weekly Audit I want you to stop looking at "deals" for one hour today and look at how you look. Post in the comments below: One "difficulty" in your current business search that you suspect might actually be an opportunity if you changed your perspective. What is one specific "input" (book, event, or mentor) you are using this month to upgrade your lens?