I don't hire anybody not brighter than I am. If they're not brighter than I am, I don't need them.
Get the winners into the game.
If it is worth playing, it is worth paying the price to win.
Recognize winners. They come in all forms.
The first time you quit, it's hard. The second time, it gets easier. The third time, you don't even have to think about it.
The price of victory is high, but so are the rewards.