Quotes

Mistakes Were Made (but not by me), Page 108

…an understanding of memory and self-justification leads us to a more nuanced perspective: a person doesn’t have to be lying to be wrong.

Only the Paranoid Survive, Page 108

…there are people who are quick to recognize impending change and cry out an early warning… they are usually in middle management.

A Whole New Mind, Page 108

Successful businesspeople must be able to combine the science of accounting and finance with the art of Story.

Why We Buy, Page 108

The basic idea of what we sell to whom is still valid, but paying attention to the nontraditional buyers of everything has never been more important.

Management, Page 108

The market standing to aim at is not the maximum but the optimum.

Lost and Founder, Page 108

…as a founder, it’s critical to keep in mind our motivations and how they align with those of your investors.

Tribes, Page 108

The only thing that makes people and organizations great is their willingness to not be great along the way.

Management, Page 108

There are essentially three kinds of innovation in every business: innovation in product or service, innovation in marketplace and consumer behavior and values, and innovation in the various skills and activities needed to make the products and services at to bring them to market.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 108

Their experience is a factor in weighing the feedback’s usefulness, but don’t use it to automatically reject their counsel.

Fail Fast, Fail Often, Page 108

Asking ‘why’ and ‘why not’ questions can help you recognize hidden assumptions and self-imposed constraints.