You give the money where you want it.

Far too many executives have become more concerned with the four P's -- pay, perks, power and prestige -- rather than making profits for shareholders.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is great for keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Great things come from out luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup of soup, and a good idea or two. No martinis.

I'm focused on energy only. And I know what I'm talking about. And I don't want to be distracted on other things.

I fracked over 3,000 wells in my life and never had a problem with an aquifer.

Predictability can lead to failure.

The older I get, the more I see a straight path where I want to go. If you're going to hunt elephants, don't get off the trail for a rabbit.