A few years ago, I set a goal to...

...visit as many iconic American landmarks as possible, not just for the photo ops, but to learn something from each one.
 
Recently, I stood in awe of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
One of the most photographed bridges in the world.
 
But here’s what most people don’t think about:
This thing shouldn’t exist.
 
When construction began in the 1930s:
-The Great Depression had crippled the economy
-The waters were too deep, the currents too strong
-Critics said it was “engineering suicide.”
 
But chief engineer Joseph Strauss had a different vision.
And what he and his team built? It wasn’t just a bridge, it was a statement.
 
Here’s what the Golden Gate taught me about business:
 
-Vision must be louder than criticism.
-Great projects need great marketing.
-Collaboration makes the impossible possible.
 
That bold orange/red color? It wasn’t an accident. It made the bridge visible in fog, but it also made it unforgettable.
 
Your product might be amazing, but will people remember it?
Today, the Golden Gate still stands as a marvel of human ingenuity.
It’s a reminder that with the right vision, team, and tenacity, even the wildest ideas can become iconic realities.
 
P.S. The bridge opened on May 27, 1937!