Deep restlessness is far more important and powerful than simple ambition or raw intelligence. It is the foundation of resilience and self motivation. - Jim Collins

comparison companies frequently tried to jump right to breakthrough via an acquisition or merger. It never worked. Often with their core business under siege, the comparison companies would dive into a big acquisition as a way to increase growth, diversify away their troubles, or make a CEO look good. Yet they never addressed the fundamental question: “What can we do better than any other company in the world, that fits our economic denominator and that we have passion for?” They never learned the simple truth that, while you can buy your way to growth, you absolutely cannot buy your way to greatness. Two big mediocrities joined together never make one great company.

One of the most important steps you can take in building a visionary company is not an action, but a shift in perspective.

What separates people is not the presence or absence of difficulty, but how they deal with the inevitable difficulties of life.