DarrenDaily On-Demand Here's What's Wrong with Being a Visionary
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Oct 13, 2025 Many believe that grand visions are the path to greatness, but that may not be the case. True visionaries often start small, with humble beginnings like Gates, Jobs, and Bezos. Emphasizing the importance of taking small, consistent actions, the discussion highlights how these can lead to monumental success over time. Excuses about lacking vision are challenged, urging listeners to focus on progress instead. Embrace the idea that starting from where you are can be the real game changer!
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Big Vision Increases Risk
- Grand visions often increase error because they project far into an uncertain future.
- Smaller, nearer-term steps reduce risk and increase the chance to endure.
Famous Founders Began Tiny
- Many legendary founders began with tiny, unimpressive projects like selling books or making hats.
- These small starts included Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Coco Chanel, and others.
Start Small And Move Forward
- Start where you are and do the small, unscalable work available now.
- Progress by focusing only on the next step and improving daily.