Ignore the people who tell you it won't work, and hire people who embrace your vision.

You don't have to be a genius or a visionary or even a college graduate to be successful. You just need a framework and a dream.

There are a lot of things that go into creating success. I don't like to do just the things I like to do. I like to do things that cause the company to succeed. I don't spend a lot of time doing my favorite activities.

By questioning all the aspects of our business, we continuously inject improvement and innovation into our culture.

The idea of being all things to all people is a thing of the past.

It's through curiosity and looking at opportunities in new ways that we've always mapped our path at Dell. There's always an opportunity to make a difference.

Try never to be the smartest person in the room. And if you are, I suggest you invite smarter people... or find a different room. In professional circles it's called networking. In organizations it's called team building. And in life it's called family, friends, and community. We are all gifts to each other, and my own growth as a leader has shown me again and again that the most rewarding experiences come from my relationships.