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Excellent performers judge themselves differently from the way other people do. They’re more specific, just as they are when they set goals and strategies.

…excellent performers seem to continue achieving at high levels well beyond the point where age-related declines would seem to make that impossible.

…excellent performers suffer the same age-related declines in speed and general cognitive abilities as everyone else – except in their field of expertise.

In some fields… fascination with the available problems seems to drive excellent performers.

Leaders of organizations who create a working environment better suited for how we are designed do not sacrifice excellence or performance simply because they put people first. Quite the contrary.

…concentrate on accomplishing a few meaningful achievements, and once you’ve gained status by demonstrating excellence, feel free to be more assertive.

No company can ever have too many employees with excellent leadership qualities.

…by surrounding yourself with smart and driven folks, you will create a culture that yields excellent success.

Excellence in method, in people, and in organization will yield excellence in innovation – and nothing less than excellence in all three areas will yield satisfactory results.

…as a general principle of mental hygiene, stretching your brain every day is an excellent way to stave off the mental ravages of aging.