You have to have a patience for exercise. You have to have a patience for college. You have to have a patience for relationships. Once the momentum gets going it takes on a life all of its own.

To operate based on conviction and belief requires an acceptance that your actions could get you fired. This is different from pig-headed bravado, and it is different from putting the company at risk.

Some in management positions operate as if they are in a tree of monkeys. They make sure that everyone at the top of the tree looking down sees only smiles. But all too often, those at the bottom looking up see only asses.

During World War II, the pilot losses were staggering. In some bombing raids, as many as 80% of the planes that left did not return.

Trust doesn't develop from always doing the right thing. Trust comes from taking responsibility when we do the wrong thing.

Entrepreneurs must be practical experts. They needn't set out to be subject matter experts in what they do; they must set out to solve a problem or pursue some cause or purpose greater than themselves.

What I thought I developed all of those years ago was a pattern to understand communication.