This talk challenges the belief that fairness should guide every decision. It makes the case that real progress—whether in life, leadership, or business—comes from choosing mission over balance, comfort, or consensus. Through vivid stories and clear principles, the talk explores how focusing on what matters most, auditing where time and energy go, and reallocating resources with intention leads to meaningful results. It’s a bold reminder that fairness isn’t the goal—progress is—and that leadership requires clarity, conviction, and the courage to make hard decisions. Bill Canady is a global business leader, author, and creator of the Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS). As CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products and Chairman of OTC Industrial Technologies, he has led complex transformations across multiple industries, creating over $3 billion in shareholder value. He is the founder of The 80/20 Institute, which provides tools, training, and certification to help leaders drive profitable growth through focus and simplicity. Over his career, he has trained hundreds of companies and more than 100,000 employees worldwide. Bill is the author of The 80/20 CEO and From Panic to Profit, which deliver actionable frameworks for eliminating complexity, aligning teams, and accelerating results. A U.S. Navy veteran and a summa cum laude graduate of Elmhurst University, he also holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Bill brings discipline, clarity, and executional rigor to every level of business leadership. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx