Find the right people, not the best people.
The opportunities that everyone cannot see are the real opportunities.
Your employee should have superior technical skills than you. If he doesn't, it means you have hired the wrong person.
All MBA have said are correct, but they can't execute it.
A peace talk is always difficult, always complicated.
No matter how tough the chase is, you should always have the dream you saw on the first day. It'll keep you motivated and rescue you (from any weak thoughts).