Gatekeeping Never Paid a Soul - But it has cost generations time, capital, and momentum
As the world turns, it’s been a long road. A wild ride. It’s 2026—and I’m writing again with my r hythm restored. Flow unlocked. Hello, Lovelies. Let’s be clear: Gatekeeping never paid a soul. It only delayed destinies, dried pipelines, and shrank rooms that were meant to expand. Gatekeeping never built wealth. It never multiplied impact. It never secured legacy. What it did do was withhold access, stall innovation, and keep capable people circling doors that should have been open. And here’s the truth most people won’t say plainly: Gatekeeping isn’t power. It’s fear in a suit. What Gatekeeping Really Is Gatekeeping is the control of information, access, relationships, or opportunity—not to steward well, but to protect ego, relevance, or scarcity. It sounds like: “I had to figure it out on my own.” “They’re not ready yet.” “I’ll share later.” “That’s not how it’s done.” Translation? “If you rise, I might fall.” That belief was never true. But it has cost generations time, capital, and...