Every discussion in a meeting has a diminishing curve of interest. The longer the discussion goes on, the fewer people will be interested in it.

Fear of failure is at least as common as the desire for success. In fact, if harnessed properly, it can be the energy that drives the wheel.

I am convinced that most companies don't maximize their barter possibilities. Instead of aggressively reducing costs by trading their services with those of their suppliers, they seem content to pay top dollar for everything.

Commit yourself to quality from day one ... it's better to do nothing at all than to do something badly.

Talk less-you will automatically learn more, hear more, see more-and make fewer blunders.

Short-term can be terminal.

Concentrate on each task, whether trivial or crucial, as if it's the only thing that matters.