Tom Schmidt

• Humility is mostly about being very honest about how much you owe to luck.

“People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I’m actually as proud of the things we haven’t done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things.” Steve Jobs

• There should be at least one thing in your life you enjoy despite being no good at it. This is your play time, which will keep you young. Never apologize for it.

• If you need emergency help from a bystander, command them what to do. By giving them an assignment, you transform them from bewildered bystander to a responsible assistant.

When you find an edge, shut up about it because talking invites competition and competition destroys profits

Men need to solve problems and feel like they are useful to their tribe. Taking that from successful people away is torture

"You don’t need to be smarter than others to outperform them if you can out-position them. Anyone looks like a genius when they’re in a good position, and even the smartest person looks like an idiot when they’re in a bad one."

Mozi Money Minute : The 3-7-30 Method

Most businesses get leads. Then, follow up 1-2 times. Then, stop. But the majority of customers don’t buy that fast. Meaning, by only following up 1-2 times, you are losing probably half of your sales or more. People just need more information to make a purchase. But, most businesses don’t know how to follow up ... See more

Start small and learn fast. Your first move doesn't need to be perfect; it just needs to teach you something. Focus more on the next small step that moves you closer to the goal.