The following article originally appeared in EO’s award-winning Octane magazine. For more insightful articles from entrepreneurs, visit Octane magazine online. 

Dear fellow business owners,

I know you work hard to make your company amazing. I also know you have a fierce desire to win, sprinting to your next goal. That’s because I’m just like you. This intensity is what makes us successful entrepreneurs. But here’s a question to consider: If you want to win, exactly what game are you playing, and how do you really know when you’ve won?

I know you work hard to make your company amazing. I also know you have a fierce desire to win, sprinting to your next goal. That’s because I’m just like you. This intensity is what makes us successful entrepreneurs. But here’s a question to consider: If you want to win, exactly what game are you playing, and how do you really know when you’ve won?