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Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Global authority in project, portfolio and risk management
March 23, 2026 · 8:37 AMOpen link ↗View on Instagram ↗

Hello All! 👋 Starting the week with another episode of the #5minpodcast. Today, I want to share a perspective that may feel a bit uncomfortable at first: projects also age. Not just because time passes. But because they lose energy, relevance, and purpose… yet continue moving forward as if nothing has changed. Every project begins with a clear vision. There’s excitement, engagement, and a strong sense of direction. Decisions flow, and progress feels natural. But over time, things evolve. Markets shift. Technology advances. Priorities change. People move on. And still, many projects keep going. Unchallenged. That’s when projects begin to age. Remember: when you find yourself in a hole, the first step is to stop digging. 🎧 Listen here: https://ricardo-vargas.com/podcasts/projects-also-get-old/ Take a moment to reflect: are your projects still creating value, or are they simply aging? Wishing you a thoughtful and productive week ahead. Ricardo #5minpodcast #ProjectManagement #Leadership #DecisionMaking

Hello All! 👋​ Starting the week with another episode of th · Ricardo Vargas