Your best customers are worth far more than your average customers.

Most people are searching for a path to success that is both easy and certain. Most paths are neither.

The problem with putting it all on the line is that it might not work out. The problem with not putting it all on the line is that it will never (ever) change things for the better. Not much of a choice, I think.

... 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.

Whining isn't a scalable solution.

You can win with consistent benefits, delivered over time. You win by incrementally earning share, attention and trust.

You can't control other people, and giving them the power to decide if you will continue to produce good work is foolish.