My Problem, Your Challenge | Slang with Stijn Vanorbeek

In business, challenges don’t disappear—they get passed down and turned into solutions. This conversation dives into the mindset of problem ownership in entrepreneurship and why great teams take responsibility rather than waiting for someone else to solve issues.

The phrase "My shit is your challenge" reflects the reality of building and scaling a business—leaders can’t solve everything alone. Instead, empowered teams take ownership, adapt, and turn obstacles into opportunities.

This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone navigating business challenges who want to build a mindset of proactive problem-solving.

Key Topics:

• Why leaders can’t solve every problem themselves
• The importance of ownership and accountability in teams
• How to turn problems into solutions rather than passing them along
• Why business growth depends on a proactive mindset
• The reality of challenges multiplying as a company scales

Quotes:

• "My problem needs to become your challenge—so you can create a solution."
• "Building a business means passing problems down, not avoiding them."
• "The best teams take responsibility instead of waiting for someone else to solve things."
• "Success comes from turning obstacles into opportunities, not just managing problems."
• "Growth in business comes when challenges are owned, not ignored."