[n42]

I don't disagree, but this romanticized view of the selfless visionary engineer/designer/founder is counterproductive.

the truth is that moderation is important. you need both. do both. be flexible. pay attention. know when to shift focus. getting stuck on one thing at the wrong moment is how you go out of business. don't go out of business.

going out of business is decidedly the most anti-user thing your company can do.

[ChuckMcM]

I think we're on the same page here, there is a reason that sociopaths who use 'money' as their scorecard do better (at least initially) as CEOs. It is also this same principle that explains why startups with multiple founders have a higher correlation with success than solo founders. Having the ability for one person to both pay attention and recognize it is time to shift focus can be rare.

[n42]

Definitely. I think we are, too. I worried that your original comment could be misinterpreted.