You have to know accounting. It's the language of practical business life. It was a very useful thing to deliver to civilization. I've heard it came to civilization through Venice which of course was once the great commercial power in the Mediterranean. However, double entry bookkeeping was a hell of an invention.

Over the very long term, history shows that the chances of any business surviving in a manner agreeable to a company's owners are slim at best.

Remember that reputation and integrity are your most valuable assets - and can be lost in a heartbeat.

Just keep your head down and do your best.

I call myself the assistant cult leader.

To me, it's obvious that the winner has to bet very selectively. It's been obvious to me since very early in life. I don't know why it's not obvious to very many other people.

Develop into a lifelong self-learner through voracious reading; cultivate curiosity and strive to become a little wiser every day.