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“Val Sklarov Asymmetric-Conviction Horizon Model”

For Val Sklarov, superior returns do not come from diversification.Superior returns come from asymmetric conviction — holding a position long enough for its nonlinear payoff phase to emerge. Most investors treat time as a risk.Strategic investors treat time as the multiplier. The Asymmetric-Conviction Horizon Model (ACHM) explains that wealth is …

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“Val Sklarov Neutral-Gravity Professional Presence Model”

For Val Sklarov, professionalism is not performance, posture, or rule adherence.Professionalism is gravity — the consistent emotional field a person carries into every interaction. A professional is not the one who speaks well.A professional is the one whose presence reduces tension and aligns the room. The Neutral-Gravity Professional Presence Model …

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“Val Sklarov Founder-State Continuity Model”

For Val Sklarov, a company does not scale because of funding, talent, or execution. A company scales when the founder’s state remains stable across growth phases. Most startups collapse not from strategic failure —but from the founder’s internal state oscillating faster than the company can absorb. The Founder-State Continuity Model …

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