Strategy in TECH...
Famous New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra once said, “Forecasting is very difficult, especially when it’s about the future.” Yet another wise saying from one of history’s most quoted sages. Even so, lately many regular Strata-gee readers (some of my favorite Strata-gists), have been asking me to do just exactly that – predict the future.
That is such a risky business…only a fool would take such a challenge.
The ability to focus attention on important things is a defining characteristic of intelligence.
Robert J. Shiller, American Economist & Author
An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail.
Dr Edwin Land
Inventor of the Polaroid Land Camera
Always remember the distinction between contribution and commitment. Take the matter of bacon and eggs. The chicken makes a contribution. The pig makes a commitment.
Jean Mack Carter, former editor, Good Housekeeping
Well done is better than well said.
Benjamin Franklin
The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.
Alvin Toffler, Writer & futurist
Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared.
Eddie Rickenbacker
You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.
Wayne Gretzky
Television has proved that people will look at anything rather than each other.
Ann Landers
To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge.
Benjamin Disraeli, Sybil, 1845
