The network is broken because your mental model is wrong.

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Alan DeKokThursday, Apr 30, 2026 at 3:14 PM EasternMailchimp
Alan DeKokThe network is broken because your mental model is wrong.
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The network is broken because your mental model is wrong.
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The network is broken because your mental model is wrong. New insights, resources, and…
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The network is broken because your mental model is wrong.
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