I have seen it first hand, working at large corporations. Truly outstanding entrepreneurs have their own philosophy about productivity. And it's a winning point of view. In this article by entrepreneur.com writer Ryan Walsh, he goes on to describe those winning ways the big executives often have. To highlight just a few; visionaries see undiscovered possibilities everywhere. They use making an occasional mistake as an opportunity to learn. They know their worth. This is key to success: “When I produce results, I deserve to be rewarded, regardless of how quick and effortless the methods were.” Learning to say no, another huge area that folks have difficulty in: "Yet another way to benefit from the belief that “less is more” comes from the power of saying “no” to almost everything. By focusing on just one primary offering and building on your strengths (rather than spending energy trying to shore up weaknesses), you can more easily attract prospective clients who are interested in your core competency."