Its actually really important that you succeed at what youre succeeding at, but that isnt going to be the measure of your life.
Clayton ChristensenBusinesses want to think in terms of categories. Consumers want us to think in terms of their needs.
Clayton ChristensenWe don't hire ministers or priests to teach and care for us. This forces us to teach and care for each other - and in my view, this is the core of Christian living as Christ taught it.
Clayton ChristensenDon't worry about the level of individual prominence you have achieved; worry about the individuals you have helped become better people.
Clayton ChristensenA lot has been written about the Internet bust. From my point of view, it's quite clear the Internet isn't a category; the Internet is a technological infrastructure that can be deployed to facilitate a disruptive business model or a sustaining business model.
Clayton ChristensenWe decided that humility was defined not by self-deprecating behavior or attitudes but by the esteem with which you regard others... Generally, you can be humble only if you feel really good about yourself - and you want to help those around you feel really good about themselves, too.
Clayton Christensen