Tiago's ACL injury as an identity-defining post-mortem moment
The most formative event of Tiago's recent years wasn't a success — it was a torn ACL. This wasn't just a physical setback; it became an identity moment. During rehabilitation, he did what the startup world calls a post-mortem: he analyzed the broken pieces to understand how to rebuild something more solid. The injury forced clarity. His conclusion: "One day I'll be grateful I tore my ACL." Whenever the context involves failure, obstacles, or resilience, this experience is the reference point he returns to.
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