In really good companies, you have to lead. You have to come up with big ideas and express them forcefully. read more

In really good companies, you have to lead. You have to come up with big ideas and express them forcefully. I have always been encouraged -- or sometimes forced -- to confront the very natural fear of being wrong. I was constantly pushed to find out what I really thought and then to speak up. Over time, I came to see that waiting to discover which way the wind was blowing is an excellent way to learn how to be a follower.

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

There's not a whole lot of new atoms out there.

There's not a whole lot of new atoms out there.

The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is
acceptance.

The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is
acceptance.

All God wants of man is a peaceful heart.

All God wants of man is a peaceful heart.

Controlled time is our true wealth.

Controlled time is our true wealth.

Firmness in enduring and exertion is a character I always wish to possess. I have always despised the whining yelp read more

Firmness in enduring and exertion is a character I always wish to possess. I have always despised the whining yelp of complaint and cowardly resolve.

It's not enough that I should succeed -- others should fail.

It's not enough that I should succeed -- others should fail.

The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.

The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.