After working at a number of companies, I realized that the thing that would really suit my talents is to be part of the top management of a reasonably large co

After working at a number of companies, I realized that the thing that would really suit my talents is to be part of the top management of a reasonably large company. To start my own company were I had a top position by default was way easier and more satisfying than working my way up the ladder in an existing one. I now lead a small startup (bootstrapped, highly profitable) and I'm having the time of my life. The key thing is not money, freedom or some such - but simply the feeling of using my brain in a very efficient way, every day.