Fire is often seen as a force of destruction—a primal, consuming energy that leaves nothing but ash in its wake. Yet, look closer, and you’ll find that fire is not merely an end, but a beginning. In nature, fire is a paradoxical architect: it devastates, yes, but it also rejuvenates. The forests and grasslands that burn are not lost; they are transformed, made fertile for new life. This profound symmetry between destruction and renewal is not limited to the wild places of our world. It echoes, too, in the realm of business, where the necessity of a fiery purge can clear the way for fresh ideas and sustained growth. Fire…