"Breaking to Build: Why Zuckerberg’s ‘It’s OK to Break Things’ Mindset Might Be Exactly What We Need"

"Move fast and break things. Unless you are breaking stuff, you are not moving fast enough." – Mark Zuckerberg Mark Zuckerberg’s infamous mantra, “It’s OK to break things,” has been both praised and criticized over the years. It’s the kind of statement that makes traditional business leaders wince while sending waves of excitement through Silicon Valley. But beneath its rebellious undertone lies a powerful truth about innovation: real progress often comes at the cost of disruption — and sometimes, destruction. The Fear of Breaking Things Most people are wired to avoid failure. We’re taught to tread carefully, minimize risks, and keep things steady. This mindset works well for maintaining the status quo, but it’s terrible for driving innovation. Steve Jobs captured this sentiment perfectly when he said: "Innovation is saying no to a thousand things." To build something groundbreaking, you often have to dismantle the existing framework. That means being comfort...