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Cannabis is currently undergoing a major image change! Thanks to widespread legalization, and a plethora of useful information on the internet, consumers are becoming more enlightened. As people are becoming more and more aware of the potential health and wellbeing benefits of the plant, the preconceptions myths and outright lies about cannabis are fading from the popular consciousness. As more and more successful people are open about their use of cannabis, the stereotype of the underachieving stoner slacker is becoming debunked. 

Indeed, if you run your own business, cannabis may potentially help you to become a better and more successful CEO. And thanks to innovations, cannabis products can be used in a far more discreet way.

Here we’ll look at some successful CEOs who are strong advocates for cannabis and some of how cannabis products for entrepreneurs can help you and your business to be the best that you can be.

Successful CEOs who use cannabis

Man holding a watch on his handsYou wouldn’t think twice about taking your morning coffee to perk you up and give you the energy you need to tackle the challenges of a day running your own business. For some people, the previous is also true about cannabis. Indeed, many successful CEOs who view cannabis use as a valuable aid to help them be at their best in business. These include:

  • Media mogul Ted Turner
  • Billionaire Richard Branson
  • Apple founder and “billion-dollar hippie” Steve Jobs 
  • Business and media phenomenon Oprah Winfrey
  • Musician and entrepreneur Jay-Z

And this is just to name a few!

Still not convinced? Take a look at these statistics

Of course, it’s not just super-rich CEOs who notice increased career and monetary success as a result of using cannabis. You don’t need to venture further than the state of California for some compelling statistics. According to BDS Analytics, cannabis consumers in the state enjoy;

  • Better income: $93,800 on average, compared to $75,900 for Rejecters.
  • Better education (20% of users have master’s degrees compared to just 12% of rejecters).
  • Better attitude: 60% of consumers in CA say that they have a nurturing attitude compared to just 26% of rejectors. Who would you rather do business with?

So, how can using cannabis help to improve your business game and make you a more successful CEO? Let’s take a look…

Manage stress and anxiety

Stress and anxiety come hand in hand when running a business. While a little stress can be useful to CEOs, too much of it can be crippling. Studies show that low doses of cannabis can be effective in managing stress and anxiety to help you stay on top of your game and enjoy a better quality of life. 

Aid creativity

While CEOs need a firm grasp of facts and stats, running a business is an inherently creative endeavor. Studies show that cannabis may help to facilitate creative thinking by activating the area near the brain’s nucleus accumbens, which has been linked to increased creativity.

Increase productivity

By helping your mind to engage with your work, mitigating stress and aiding creative thought, cannabis may help you to stay more productive at work, bettering your business and helping you the best that you can be.

Stay at the top of your game

If you’re ready to reach the top of your business game, cannabis may be the key you have been looking for. We can’t wait to help you unlock your business potential. Stop by Planet 13 at any time of day or order online!