Structural Optionality Is a Skill, Not a Country.Peter PhamJan 21, 2026∙ Paid61ShareIf you’re truly high capability, you quickly realize you don’t want to build anything in the Temu/Shein tier.Then you notice who those environments attract — people you can’t learn from, and work that doesn’t transfer into anything durable.Once you factor in how crony capitalism shows up even in the pettiest arenas, the decision becomes obvious:You move…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Peter Pham.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.PreviousNext