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…great companies foster a productive tension between continuity and change.

…in the later stages of decline, companies that change constantly but without any consistent rationale will collapse just as surely as those that change not at all.

The signature of mediocrity is an unwillingness to change. The signature of mediocrity is chronic inconsistency.

…research shows that it is possible to build a great institution that sustains exceptional performance for multiple decades, perhaps longer, even in the efface of chase, disruption, uncertainty, and violent change.

…motivated people who want to align their work with their purpose should consider frequent small career jumps based on their changing purpose and interests.

…to truly embrace the journey means you need to truly change your perspective, from helplessness to possibility.

You never know when you’re going to have to make a change to your work life, and you never know what’s going to cause that change. But as long as you’re willing to be flexible and adapt… you’ll keep finding the lily pad that works for you.

Breakthroughs involve change, and many of those changes will probably be outside your comfort zone.

If you cultivate your inner authority, you will step into your greatness. Inner authority is the power that drives authors to write books, entrepreneurs to take huge risks, and leaders to change the world.

As a company grows, it will change. No matter how well you set your culture, keep your spirit, or slow-roll your growth, your company won’t be the same when it’s one thousand people as it was when it was ten people.