Source: http://www.carolroth.com/blog/3-entrepreneurs-you-never-want-to-meet/
Your vision should stretch you. It should excite you. It should be shared with your people. It should excite them. But, it should be grounded in reality.
Know what you stand for. And realize that what you stand for may limit your ability to compete in certain industries. In fact, you may choose not to compete at all. Find a different business.
Milestones help keep you on schedule. They help you know what metrics are important to track. You won’t build a great business overnight, but you’ll know whether you’re on track if you have deadlines for your dreams.
Your strategy connects your goals to your vision. You should have a road map to reach your planned destination. But, you should also be prepared to quickly take a detour as you gain new information about the marketplace.
It is lonely at the top. Reach out to others for your own mental and emotional well-being. Network with fellow entrepreneurs. Get a mentor or a coach. And when you hire people, make sure that they share your vision and values, but bring a different perspective to your business.
