What does being a visionary entrepreneur have to do with addictive thinking? 🤔

What does being a visionary entrepreneur have to do with addictive thinking? 

Everything.

Addictive thinking is about a constant need for more—a chronic dissatisfaction with the current reality. This mindset drives visionaries to innovate, challenge the status quo, and live in the future. It fuels bold ideas and ambitious goals.

However, this same drive can mirror the mindset of an addict, leading to potentially destructive behaviors.  

Here’s how:

1. Denial and Rationalization:

Just as addicts ignore the harm they cause, entrepreneurs may deny risks or rationalize unethical decisions to justify their vision.

 2. Unrealistic Expectations:

Addicts believe they can control their addiction; similarly, entrepreneurs may set overly ambitious goals, ignoring practical limitations that can lead to failure.

 3. Immediate Gratification:

Addicts seek instant pleasure, while entrepreneurs may chase quick wins or immediate validation, often at the expense of long-term sustainability.

 4. Isolation:

Addicts withdraw from those who challenge them, and entrepreneurs may avoid dissenting opinions, only engaging with those who reinforce their beliefs, leading to poor decision-making.

 5. Perseverance vs. Obsession:

Addicts become compulsively attached to their substance, while entrepreneurs may become obsessively attached to their vision, refusing to pivot or adapt, even when necessary.

 The line between innovation and self-destruction is incredibly thin.

That’s why every great entrepreneur needs an empowered second-in-command. They act as your guardrails, helping you see clearly, challenge your thinking when necessary, and ensure your visionary ideas lead to sustainable success rather than self-destruction.

Who’s keeping you grounded?

How do you become an Empowered Second-In-Command to keep your Visionary rooted in reality? 

look out for my course on being an Empowered COO coming soon!