As with a lot of things (having done my fair share of acquisitions and also having been acquired multiple times) the plan and reality are two completely differe

As with a lot of things (having done my fair share of acquisitions and also having been acquired multiple times) the plan and reality are two completely different beasts. Oftentimes, getting the deal done is such a rush to the finish line, mixed with celebration, that making all of these grand plans a reality is someone else's problem, time to go fix the next thing. It's not logical or rational; in reality, the euphoria of closing means the real work has just begun. One of the hardest things to do is maintain momentum after a major accomplishment - either by buying the company you so coveted, or by selling the company you built.