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

One percent improvement in 1,000 things is better than 1,000% improvement in one thing.

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

I don't believe in holy writ. Buy fifty books or twenty-five books, take three weeks off, read them and make up your own theory. The fact that you end up literally burning twenty-two out of twenty-five books is beside the point.

Screw-ups are the mark of excellence.

If I read a book that cost me $20 and I get one good idea, I've gotten one of the greatest bargains of all time.

The best leaders are the best notetakers, best askers, and best learners.