> Does anyone really question that growth over the past 10 years You're right. People pretty much know that external circumstances are responsible for a large

> Does anyone really question that growth over the past 10 years You're right. People pretty much know that external circumstances are responsible for a large part of the growth of companies. I think the parent commenter was highlighting that execs routinely claim responsibility for growth(and collect outsized rewards) while attributing a majority of problems to external factors out of their control(also while escaping consequences by redirecting them to rank and file). It's a sweet gig if you can get it!