His priority did not seem to be to teach them what he knew, but rather to impress upon them that nothing, not even. . . knowledge, was foolproof.
Never Say I Failed 99 Times, Say I Discovered 99 Ways Which Causes Failure!
I never perfected an invention that I did not think about in terms of the service it might give others. . . I find out what the world needs, then I proceed to invent.
When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this - you haven't.
The secret of success is focus of purpose.
The value of an idea lies in the using of it.
Success depends on how many experiments you can fit into 24 hours
I believe if you are doing something like competing, like motor racing, you either do well or forget it.
Memory calls us back, Mystery draws us forward.
No matter the organization, the goal, or the mission, you've got to do it through people. It's been that way for me since my first command. I work to understand the people, their views and needs, and how tasks are being carried out. That interaction might cause me to modify my guidance or the way I delegate. It also affords me an opportunity to learn what goals people have and how as their boss I can facilitate their future in ways that not only help them, but also help the ship or the organization.
People you are emotionally open to can drain your power level or raise it tremendously, depending on what their intentions are.