What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence

by Stephen A. Schwarzman

“The best executives are made, not born. They absorb information, study their own experiences, learn from their mistakes, and evolve.”

if you’re going to commit yourself to something, it’s as easy to do something big as it is to do something small. Both will consume your time and energy, so make sure your fantasy is worthy of your pursuit, with rewards commensurate to your effort.