I think economics is about passion. Economic progress, whether it is a two-person coffee shop or whether it is Netscape, is about people with brave ideas. Because it is brave to mortgage the house, when you've got two kids, to start a coffee shop.

Want to accomplish something, any-damn-thing? Sharpen your political skills!

Digital ink technology holds substantial promise in terms of legibility, portability, and power consumption, but I am less confident about the communication aspect.

Unless you walk out into the unknown, the odds of making a profound difference in your life are pretty low.

Almost all quality improvement comes via simplification of design, manufacturing... layout, processes, and procedures.

Remember my mantra: distinct... or extinct.

Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me, Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.