If I had to pick one quality that best predicts success (other than wanting to be successful) it would be the willingness to risk embarrassment.

Everyone says there's a lack of leadership in the world these days. I think we should all be thankful, because the only reason for leadership is to convince people to do things that are either dangerous (like invading another country) or stupid (working extra hard without extra pay).

Be careful that what you write does not offend anybody or cause problems within the company. The safest approach is to remove all useful information.

Technology: No Place for Wimps!

I discovered what I call the Bill Gates effect. That is, the more successful you are, the uglier you get.

Computers and rocket ships are examples of invention, not of understanding. ... All that is needed to build machines is the knowledge that when one thing happens, another thing happens as a result. It's an accumulation of simple patterns. A dog can learn patterns. There is no "why&rdqo"; in those examples. We don't understand why electricity travels. We don't know why light travels at a constant speed forever. All we can do is observe and record patterns.

Caring about the quality of your work causes stress. Stress can kill you. Maintain good health by remembering that the stockholders are complete strangers who have never done anything for you.