Language is the biggest barrier to human progress because language is an encyclopedia of ignorance. Old perceptions are frozen into language and force us to look at the world in an old fashioned way.

Once a new idea springs into existence, it cannot be unthought. There is a sense of immortality in a new idea.

The simple process of focusing on things that are normally taken for granted is a powerful source of creativity.

Perception is real even when it is not reality.

Companies that solely focus on competition will ultimately die. Those that focus on value creation will thrive.

Creativity is a great motivator because it mades people interested in what they are doing.

Many highly intelligent people are poor thinkers. Many people of average intelligence are skilled thinkers. The power of a car is separate from the way the car is driven.