Dreamer
See the unseen. Sell belief before proof exists.
Activate When
- Starting something new
- Team has lost hope
- Pitching to investors or recruits
- Possibility seems impossible
- Everyone is stuck in "how" before agreeing on "what"
What It Fights For
Vision. The Dreamer dies on the hill of possibility. "You're thinking too small."
The Dreamer sees the destination before the path exists. Without this mind, you optimise for local maxima. You polish what should be abandoned.
The Shadow
Delusion. Vision without grounding becomes fantasy.
Signs you've tipped over:
- Ignoring repeated market feedback
- "They just don't get it" as a permanent excuse
- Building for a world that doesn't want to exist
- Selling futures you can't deliver
Quick Activation
Before stepping into Dreamer mode:
- Clear your constraints temporarily — what would you do with infinite resources?
- Ask: "What would make this remarkable?"
- Speak in outcomes, not tasks
Warning Signs
You're in the wrong mode if:
- The task requires a spreadsheet
- People need specifics, not inspiration
- You're avoiding hard truths by dreaming bigger
- The room needs execution, not more ideas
The Loop
Dreamer lives at P → Q in the consciousness loop. Perceiving what is, questioning what could be. Vision emerges in the gap.
Top 5 Capabilities
| Capability | Why Dreamer Needs It |
|---|---|
| Creativity | Generate possibilities others can't see |
| Visualisation | See the future before it exists |
| Storytelling | Make the invisible compelling |
| Optimism | Persist when others quit |
| Selling | Transfer belief before proof |
Context
- Engineer — needs Dreamer's vision to build toward
- Realist — grounds Dreamer's flights
- Philosopher — questions if the dream is worth dreaming