Paper Napkin Wisdom - Podcast And Blog For Entrepreneurs, Leaders And Difference-makers

There’s something really honest about a message that stops you cold, makes you sit up straighter, and asks you: What are you really doing with your time?  That’s exactly what happened when I sat down (for the second time!) with Borzou Azabdaftari, founder of NickelBronx, a bold and authentic brand identity firm based in Washington, D.C. Our first recording got lost to the digital ether—but honestly, the second take felt even more powerful. And that’s a lesson in itself.  Borzou came to Paper Napkin Wisdom with this message scrawled on a napkin: “The time will pass regardless.”  At first glance, it might seem simple. But simple doesn’t mean small. In fact, the best wisdom often hides in plain sight.  “In two years, you could be further along… or not. But the time’s going to pass either way,” he said.  That landed hard for me. And I know it will for you too.  As entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives—we obsess over the right time, the right setup, the perfect conditions. But Borzou challenges all of that. He i