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Friday, November 14, 2003

 

Simple, clear purpose and principles give rise to complex and intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple and stupid behavior.

Dee Hock
Founder of Visa

Thursday, November 13, 2003

 

What the ancients called a clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease. Hence his victories bring him neither reputation for wisdom nor credit for courage. He wins his battles by making no mistakes. Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of victory, for it means conquering an enemy that is already defeated. Hence the skillful fighter puts himself into a position which makes defeat impossible, and does not miss the moment for defeating the enemy.

Sun Tzu
The Art of War

Wednesday, November 12, 2003

 

You don't have time to do any project, because you can't do a project - you can only do action steps. Do enough of the appropriate actions, over time, and you make the world resemble the image you've committed to in your mind - taxes are done, the company is sold, the birthday party for Susan happens. But you didn't do those outcomes. They just showed up after you did lots of little physical, visible actions that made the world match your picture. That's "doing a project."

David Allen
Ready For Anything

Tuesday, November 11, 2003

 

If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging.

Will Rogers

Monday, November 10, 2003

 

Often, the person who develops a servant's spirit becomes wealthy beyond measure. Many times, a servant has the ear of the king, and a humble servant often becomes a king, for he is the popular choice of the people. He who serves the most grows the fastest.

Andy Andrews
The Traveler's Gift