Every December, managing partners make promises about leading differently next year. And every February, those promises quietly disappear—not because of lack of discipline, but because of deeper patterns most firm owners never investigate.

This week, we dig into one of the simplest and most revealing tools for uncovering what’s actually keeping you stuck: the 5 Whys. When you follow the thread far enough, the real obstacle isn’t time, talent, or team capacity—it’s identity.

If you’re ready to understand why your goals keep collapsing under the weight of old patterns, this issue of Beyond the Practice Grind will help you find the root cause instead of fighting the symptoms.