Why Ambition Without Execution Fails — The Cognitive Gap Most Founders Ignore. Many founders believe they lack discipline, but the real issue is cognitive misalignment. This video explains why ambition without clear thinking leads to stalled execution — and how high performers turn clarity into consistent results. If you’re ambitious but can’t execute, the problem isn’t discipline — it’s how you think. If you’ve been ‘working hard’ for years with little progress — are you executing, or just stay