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In Episode 257 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Adam Olalde, entrepreneur and founder of the Xtreme Xperience, shares a piece of guidance that captures the heart of adaptive leadership in a fast-paced world: “Move fast and (try not to) break things.”  It’s a nuanced remix of the famous Silicon Valley adage, but with a leadership lens honed by experience. Adam’s journey is marked by transformation—both personal and professional. As someone who has led teams through disruptive growth, built multi-million-dollar ventures, and weathered industry shifts, Adam brings more than bravado to the conversation—he brings wisdom.  Throughout our conversation, Adam emphasized that speed is still essential, but not at the cost of stability. He explains that “breaking things” might look like innovation at first, but if you’re constantly rebuilding trust, systems, or culture—you’re not innovating, you’re surviving.  “I’ve learned that just moving fast isn’t enough. You need clarity on what shouldn’t break.”  This clarity, Adam notes,