Sure, some (okay, a lot) of rules are necessary. Like rules backed by data, or rules that keep us from dying. As much as our punk-rock alter egos would like to disagree, we need rules to keep it all together and create a safe environment. The tricky part is determining which rules are solid, and which are kind of BS.
One thing most entrepreneurs have in common is the tendency to sidestep rules. Traditional corporate rules don't complement every mind; when the rulebook has been made up by someone else, it can feel impossible to follow. Still, entrepreneurial rebellion is a blessing and a curse: while it drives innovation, it can be incredibly difficult to determine whether we should listen to our gut or trust others' expertise.
This episode, we're overruling rules. Yes, some rules were made to be broken–but can entrepreneurs take this manta too far? Where do we draw the line between "innovative" and "angsty"? (And can those be the same thing?)
Sage Brown Derby
Sage Brown Derby
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz. fresh red or pink grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz. agave syrup (nectar)
- 2 dashes bitters
- 1 fresh sage leaf
Preparation
- Combine whiskey, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave and bitters in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill shaker with ice and shake for about 30 seconds; strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with a sage leaf.