I try to pass on these words of Saint-Exupéry to those close to me, but I struggle to do so. The dream seems to be well understood, but turning it into reality is another story altogether. I'm particularly affected by this failure, because I know that the gap between dream and reality is a source of suffering. The bigger the gap, the deeper the suffering.

We often talk about ‘early adopters’, those visionaries who take calculated risks to explore new technologies and ideas. They are the pioneers, those who see the potential of a product or concept long before the majority. But at the other end of the spectrum, I see another type of behaviour, far more worrying: that of the impulsive individual, who acts in response to his primal impulses, often to the detriment of himself and others.

Early Adopters, myself included, do everything we can to make our dreams come true. I'm driven by an insatiable curiosity and an open-mindedness that pushes me to explore the unknown. I don't just follow trends, I create them. My ability to tolerate risk is balanced by a keen sense of strategy. I adopt innovations not out of impulse, but out of the conviction that these new solutions will add value in the long term. My social influence is often positive, inspiring others to follow my example.

In contrast, I sometimes recognise in myself, or in others, impulsive behaviour, driven by immediacy, constantly seeking instant gratification of desires. This blind and insatiable quest often leads to perdition. Dreams remain unattainable illusions, and little by little a feeling of powerlessness and victimisation sets in, making the individual unhappy and irresponsible. I can see how, to cover up this malaise, some people turn to guilt, jealousy or drown in addictive behaviour.

So how can I regain control of my happiness and my life?

Recognising this pattern is the key to breaking out of it. I need to reconnect with my deepest values and what really matters to me: sincerity, respect for others, and consistency between my actions and my commitments. It's a difficult path, but a necessary one if I am to regain the trust of others and, above all, my own trust.

In a world where innovation and personal integrity are the pillars of sustainable success, which path do I choose? The path of the leader who builds or that of the impulsive consumer? The answer to this question determines not only my personal future, but also the impact I will have on others and the world around me.

What about you?