By Nadia Goodman, Entrepreneur.com

 Entrepreneurs thrive on novelty and non-linear thinking — two strengths that make them visionaries, early adopters, and risk-takers. At the same time, they’re business leaders, and the daily work of running or starting a business can often be mundane. So how do you, as an entrepreneur, stay focused for the daily grind?

To answer that question, look to world-class athletes as role models.