"But many of the younger companies ... have not stepped back and thought deeply about the big picture." Perhaps by "deeply" he means create a concrete plan for

"But many of the younger companies ... have not stepped back and thought deeply about the big picture." Perhaps by "deeply" he means create a concrete plan for the future including a list of potential buyers. But I'm curious, is it not common for an entrepreneur to let their mind wander to the future, including a potential exit, at least a few times a week? I know it's easy to get lost in your huge workload, but I imagine most of still think pretty deeply about the future waiting in line at the grocery store.