From Thomas Hornall:
I’m British.
I recently spent 10 days in the USA for business.
And discovered the ocean between us isn't water.
It's mindset.
7 uncomfortable truths about US vs UK culture:
1) Financial Openness:
Americans freely discuss salary, deals and revenue.
Brits are guarded and awkward on money matters.
2) Belief In Possibility
Discuss big plans in America: “Why not!?”
In the UK: “Why bother?”
One culture expands, the other stifles.
3) Rising Tide Mentality
Americans celebrate wins with genuine infectious enthusiasm.
It’s all: “LET’S GOs” high-fives, celebrations.
Brits tut, cringe with impotent envy, and think “who does he think he is!?”
One attitude lifts all boats. The other sinks them.
4) Learning Focus
Every win shared triggered rapid-fire questions:
• "What worked?"
• "How'd you do it?"
• "Can you teach me?"
5) Risk Tolerance
"Failure" in America's proof you took a big swing and missed … this time.
In the UK, it’s like a generational stain we try scrubbing off quietly behind closed doors.
No wonder America scales while Britain stagnates
Americans study success. Brits suspect it.
6) Speed of Execution
US: "Let's make it happen"
Jump on a call. Refer through networks. Action-first mentality.
UK: "Let's be realistic".
List all problems first. Worst-case scenarios. Every reason NOT to try.
They ship while we shuffle.
7) Follow The Money
Britain will lose nearly 10,000 millionaires this year. The US is forecast to gain nearly 4,000.
Capital flows where it’s respected, not resented.
