A completely free library is as rare as a truly free lunch.

Quite simply, no matter how hard you try, no matter how "open" you are, you'll end up surrounded by "yes people." It's hard not to believe people who are repeating your own ideas. Resist the temptation.

The widespread availability of information is the only basis for effective day-to-day problem solving, which abets continuous improvement programs.

Skill at creating, exploiting, and exiting crucial alliances beats ownership of fixed assets

Print-based libraries developed in an age of scarce printed resources.

I wrote the book based on a blog that I keep. I also tweet. I don't think that for an incredibly old fart I'm totally behind the power curve. I really believe that the essentials of human relationships remain the same.

Innovation comes only from readily and seamlessly sharing information rather than hoarding it.