Not all time in life is equal. How many opportunities do you get to talk about what your life is going to add up to with people thinking about the same question?

Good-to-great companies set their goals and strategies based on understanding; comparison companies set their goals and strategies based on bravado.

Those who build great companies understand that the ultimate throttle on growth for any great company is not markets, or technology, or competition, or products. It is one thing above all others: the ability to get and keep enough of the right people.

I can just let my curiosity wander unleashed.

Get keep right people.

The only way to remain great is to keep on applying the fundamental principles that made you great.

Creative leadership impact increases in your 50's. When I turn 50 I want to say, "Nice start!"