I usually don’t stray from the simple reading of the Torah for this series; why should I with so many things to learn right in front of us. But there’s a figure that is said to have made a huge impact, but isn’t mentioned in this parsha.
That figure, of course, is Nachshon ben Aminadav. Later the prince of Yehuda, the tribe of kings and leaders, Nachshon is famous for his belief in G-d and his willingness to walk into the Reed Sea until it almost covered his face. Only then did Hashem split the sea.
I’d like to say that Nachshon’s Taoist nature lead him to simply take action without fear or companionship, not demand any record of the incident in the Torah, and eventually be a leader of the nation. I’d like to say that, but I simply don’t know enough about the man.
I do know, however, that actions speak louder than words, so if you’re running a business or being a leader, be like Nachshon (or Nike) and Just Do it!