The Morning Context turns 3 today. It is as good a day as any to thank our readers, investors and the team, on the shoulders of whose ambition and effort we’ve built TMC. The key lessons of our first three years of being in business is that building a sustainable, fearless, independent media company is closest to running an obstacle race, minus any finishing line.

Editor's note: The Morning Context turns 3 today. It is as good a day as any to thank our readers, investors and the team, on the shoulders of whose ambition and effort we’ve built TMC. The key lessons of our first three years of being in business is that building a sustainable, fearless, independent media company is closest to running an obstacle race, minus any finishing line. Almost like being on an unpredictable treadmill. Because there’s an edition to ship every morning and our exacting subscribers expect only the best from us. It is the truest test of a subscriber driven business model. As a leader, I think the key is to understand this, appreciate it, share it with the team and ensure as far as possible that everyone is aligned. Three years in, I can confidently say that The Morning Context is on this path and on very solid footing. I am proud of the journalism that we’ve shipped so far, the team we’ve put together and the distinct media product we’ve been able to build which is loved by thousands …