ref: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/239763
1. Give your mind some clarity.
“I insist on a lot of time being spent, almost every day, to just sit and think. That is very uncommon in American business. I read and think. So I do more reading and thinking, and make less impulse decisions than most people in business. I do it because I like this kind of life.”
2. Never forget business basics.
"After all, you only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out."
3. Know what you're getting into, before you get into it.
"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently."
4. Value what's most important.
"Too often, a vast collection of possessions ends up possessing its owner. The asset I most value, aside from health, is interesting, diverse, and long-standing friends."
5. Always know who you're dealing with. Be bold. Be confident.
“I always knew I was going to be rich. I don't think I ever doubted it for a minute. ”
6. Hit the brakes when you need to.
“The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.”
1. Give your mind some clarity.
“I insist on a lot of time being spent, almost every day, to just sit and think. That is very uncommon in American business. I read and think. So I do more reading and thinking, and make less impulse decisions than most people in business. I do it because I like this kind of life.”
2. Never forget business basics.
"After all, you only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out."
3. Know what you're getting into, before you get into it.
"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently."
4. Value what's most important.
"Too often, a vast collection of possessions ends up possessing its owner. The asset I most value, aside from health, is interesting, diverse, and long-standing friends."
5. Always know who you're dealing with. Be bold. Be confident.
“I always knew I was going to be rich. I don't think I ever doubted it for a minute. ”
6. Hit the brakes when you need to.
“The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.”
