Better
When you see a good investment, look for a better investment. Guy Spier – South African investor (b. 1966), from “The Education of a Value Investor” (2014)
All Quotes
Life
We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. Joseph J. Campbell – American writer, Professor of Literature at Sarah Lawrence College (1904-1987), quoted by Diane K. Osbon in “Reflections on the Art of Living: A Joseph Campbell Companion” (New York: Harper Perennial, 1991. pg. 18.)
Great
If you can”t do great things, do small things in a great way. Napoleon Hill – American writer: “Think And Grow Rich” (1883-1970)
Optimist
An optimist always finds a way – A pessimist always finds a dead end. Napoleon Hill – American writer: “Think And Grow Rich” (1883-1970)
Recipe for success
It’s not about money or connections. It’s the willingness to outwork and outlearn everyone. Mark Cuban – American multiple company founder, owner of Dallas Mavericks (b. 1958)
Perfect
It is incredible how rich you can get by not being perfect. Larry Hite – America investor (b. 1941)
Innovation
Innovation happens at the intersections. Emilie Wapnick – Canadian career coach and author (b. 1984), in a post at “Puttylike.com” (October 6th, 2010)
Christ
Christ with me, as I do business for Him and people. Christ before me, as I plan my business. Christ behind me, as I review my business. Christ in me; my guiding light in business. Christ beneath me; He is the foundation. Christ above me, He is the owner of my business. Christ on my right, Christ on my left, He is the Lord of the marketplace. Christ when I lie down, and rest from my work....
Investment in Christ
Christ with me, as I invest for the common good and God’s glory. Christ before me, as I steward the wealth entrusted to me. Christ behind me, as I evaluate opportunities near and afar. Christ in me, as I invest time, treasure and talents in others. Christ beneath me; He is the foundation. Christ above me, He is the owner of it all. Christ on my right, Christ on my left, He is the Lord of the...
Utomordentlig
Extraordinary people need extraordinary conditions. Melker Schörling – Swedish businessman and investor (Securitas AB, Assa Abloy, 1947-2023) Utomordentliga personer behöver utomordentliga förutsättningar. Melker Schörling – svensk affärsman och investerare (Securitas AB, Assa Abloy, 1947-2023)
Metric
I”ve concluded that the metric by which God will assess my life isn’t dollars but the individual people whose lives I”ve touched. Prof. Clayton M. Christensen – American American academic and business consultant, bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1952-2020), from “How Will You Measure Your Life?” (“Harvard Business Review”,...
Optimist
To be a successful investor, you’ve got to be an optimist. Charles R. Schwab – American company founder (b. 1937)
Laugh
We don”t laugh because we”re happy – we”re happy because we laugh. solgan of the laughter yoga movement, attributed to William James – American philosopher and psychologist (1842-1910)
Recepy for Success
1. Have a dream. 2. Think as a champion. 3. Be committed. 4. Do it right now! 5. Be prepared. 6. Keep your word. 7. Set goals. 8. Evaluate where you are. 9. Have integrity. 10. Don”t quit. wisdom
Three rules foryour job
1) Don’t sell anything you wouldn’t buy yourself; 2) Don’t work for anyone you don’t respect and admire; 3) Work only with people you enjoy. Charlie Munger – Vice Chairman Berkshire Hathaway (1924-2023), Quotations book 2026
Customer satisfaction
If there’s one reason we have done better than all of our peers in the Internet space over the last six years, it is because we have focused like a laser on customer experience. Jeffrey P. “Jeff” Bezos – American company founder: Amazon (b. 1964)
New paths
Never walk on the traveled path because it only leads where others have been. attributed to Alexander Graham Bell – Scottish-born American inventor, scientist and engineer (1847-1922)
Strike
Live life as though nobody is watching, and express yourself as though everyone is listening. advice
Learn from Mistakes
Your failures are your stepping-stones to success. Hanford Lennox Gordon – American lawyer and poet (1836-1920), from “Laconics” (1910)
War
Of all the enemies to public liberty war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes; and armies and debts and taxes are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few. In war, too, the discretionary power of the executive is extended; its influence...