It's funny, in this world the things that we can't talk about because they aren't social acceptable are probably the most important things we do need to discuss. Mental Functionality and business are definitely something that needs to be recognized.
How far right does your brain go?
Are you able to bring it back?
The basis of creativity itself is going against what is normal. Which is in itself unstable. A creative mind full of wonderful thoughts and ideas might not be the same mind that can function as a President or Owner of a business.
That's not a bad thing! It's cool to be the creator and turn it over to someone! Much cooler then trying to handle it yourself and seeing it all fall apart!
The great achievers of our time knew this balance. They could understand what their role was in the corporate family. A founder is someone who found the company and created the idea, a CEO is someone who can take that idea, manage it and make it profitable.
What does this have to do with Mental Illness?
Any kind of mental illness can affect your functionality as a business owner. Get it checked first! Are you ADD, Bipolar, Afraid of Public Speaking, Suffer Panic Attacks, Can't handle Stress? Well my advice is either treat these things before you start a business or your chances or success for will diminish greatly. Once you understand what's going on then simply look for the people to balance you in your business.
You can celebrate life with the creativity you have just don't manage the business or those wonderful thoughts will be lost in the pain of management.
Copyright 2009 John DeTitta