You may have noticed, many of my musings start with ownership of a major sports team. That’s because the world of competitive sports offers excellent examples of the common themes we encounter in our work. Indulge me and imagine you're the owner of a major sports team, and picture that this asset, this team that you own, will ultimately provide for your livelihood as you get older. This organization generates your revenue stream for retirement. How this organization performs is a leading indicator of what your retirement will look like.