Agree with GP - your post makes me want to hire you.
One trick you might try: write future press releases. This helps you look beyond the immediate problems and focus on the destination. For example:
“Q3 2023: ACME CO released version Z today, which dramatically simplifies our engine to focus on core user needs. ‘It does thing I want an doesn’t crash anymore’ says Key Buyer #1”
By writing this down, you can put the vision in front of everyone. Then check it against actual progress to see how you’re doing.
One trick you might try: write future press releases. This helps you look beyond the immediate problems and focus on the destination. For example:
“Q3 2023: ACME CO released version Z today, which dramatically simplifies our engine to focus on core user needs. ‘It does thing I want an doesn’t crash anymore’ says Key Buyer #1”
By writing this down, you can put the vision in front of everyone. Then check it against actual progress to see how you’re doing.