In 1972, Edwin Land unveiled the Polaroid SX-70, a camera that made instant photography go viral.

But what seemed like overnight success was actually 30 years in the making—Land’s relentless pursuit of a vision that few could see.

Long-term thinking is a superpower.

The ability to work toward an idea for years, even decades, separates those who chase trends from those who shape culture, build lasting businesses, and redefine history.

Would prefer to be healthy, but not a bad place to convalesce from.

(near Minca, Colombia)