The only thing worse than starting something and failing... is not starting something.
We don't become mediocre all at once, and we rarely do it on purpose.
Are you doing work worth doing, or are you just doing your job?
Excellence isn't about meeting the spec, it's about setting the spec.
More time [to decide] without more information just creates anxiety, not insight.
... outsiders are way more likely to approach your organization with fabulous projects if they think they're likely to both get a good reception and succeed when they get to market.