There are questions of real power and then there arequestions of phony authority. You have to break through the phony authorityto begin to fight the real questions of power.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

No one is free who does not Lord over himself.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

If twopeople on the same job agree all the time, then one is useless. If theydisagree all the time, then both are useless.

It's notthe will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.

Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.