Why You Will Never Succeed While You Have a Backup Plan.

#HernanCortes #BurnTheShips #Leadership Hernan Cortes arrived in Mexico with 500 men and a single, radical decision that changed the course of history. In the spring of 1519, the expedition faced immediate dissent and intense pressure to retreat. While his captains argued for safety, Cortes executed a plan that left his men with no choice but to commit. By choosing to burn the ships, he removed the possibility of a return, forcing his crew to face the conquest of Mexico with total focus. We examine the logic behind this extreme act of historical decision making. Was this madness, or a calculated strategy to ensure success by eliminating the comfort of a backup plan? We trace the timeline of the landing and why the recorded results ultimately validated a move that his own men initially feared. Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of historical judgment versus recorded results, and let us know: would you have the resolve to cut off your own retreat? #ConquestOfMexico #AztecEmpire #SpanishConquistador