“An entrepreneur isn’t someone who owns a business, it’s someone who makes things happen.”

If we define risk as ‘the likelihood of an irreversible negative outcome,’ inaction is the greatest risk of all.

There are two components that are fundamental to enjoy life and feel good about yourself: continual learning and service.

Simplicity requires ruthlessness.

What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.

I have plenty of money to do what I want to do, and I have the relationships.

For uncommon solutions, you have to look in uncommon places.

There is always more information than attention.

Creating demand is hard. Filling demand is easier. Don’t create a product, then seek someone to sell it to. Find a market – define your customers – then find or develop a product for them.

Short, sweet, and to the point. Clear writing, and therefore clear commands, comes from clear thinking. Think simple.

Being able to quit things that don’t work is integral to being a winner.

Emphasize strengths, don’t fix weaknesses.

Ninety-nine percent of people believe they can’t do great things, so they aim for mediocrity.

Focus on impact, not approval. If you believe you can change the world, which I hope you do, do what you believe is right and expect resistance and expect attackers. Keep calm and carry on!

Slowing down doesn’t mean accomplishing less; it means cutting out counterproductive distractions and the perception of being rushed.

The only rules and limits are those we set for ourselves.

Learn to ask, “If this is the only thing I accomplish today, will I be satisfied with my day?”

We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.

If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant.

If we are not trusted, we have no business.

If you want to grow, find a good opportunity. Today, if you want to be a great company, think about what social problem you could solve.

If a user is having a problem, it’s our problem.

I play to win, whether during practice or a real game.

Lots of companies don’t succeed over time. What do they fundamentally do wrong? They usually miss the future.

If your business is not on the Internet, then your business will be out of business.