Even a thief takes ten years to learn his trade.

Even a thief takes ten years to learn his trade.

Magnificently unprepared for the long littleness of life.

Magnificently unprepared for the long littleness of life.

My goal in sailing isn't to be brilliant or flashy in individual races, just to be consistent over the long read more

My goal in sailing isn't to be brilliant or flashy in individual races, just to be consistent over the long run.

In complex situations, we may rely too heavily on planning and forecasting and underestimate the importance of random factors in read more

In complex situations, we may rely too heavily on planning and forecasting and underestimate the importance of random factors in the environment. That reliance can also lead to delusions of control.

Most plans are just inaccurate predictions.

Most plans are just inaccurate predictions.

A trend is a trend is a trend. But the question is, will it bend? Will it alter its course read more

A trend is a trend is a trend. But the question is, will it bend? Will it alter its course through some unforeseen force and come to a premature end?

Do not plan for ventures before finishing what's at hand.

Do not plan for ventures before finishing what's at hand.

To be prepared is half the victory.

To be prepared is half the victory.

Make your mold. The best flux in the world will not make a usable shape unless you have a mold read more

Make your mold. The best flux in the world will not make a usable shape unless you have a mold to pour it in.