Our goals should serve as markers, measurements of the progress we make in pursuit of something greater than ourselves.

Start with why. And work really hard to make sure you're consistent.

When you start with why, which decision you make becomes very easy. It is so hard to do when you may suffer a short term loss or you may lose out on some short term gain. But in the long run it's way more powerful and way more stable.

A small team, committed to a cause bigger than themselves, can achieve absolutely anything.

I don't care about convincing the people who think I'm naive or an idiot.

Studies show that over 80 percent of Americans do not have their dream job. If more knew how to build organizations that inspire, we could live in a world in which that statistic was the reverse - a world in which over 80 percent of people loved their jobs. People who love going to work are more productive and more creative. They go home happier and have happier families. They treat their colleagues and clients and customers better. Inspired employees make for stronger companies and stronger economies.

Any great and inspiring leader or organization that ever existed set out to do something completely unrealistic.