Corey J Smith

“Think of the transformation as a process of buildup followed by breakthrough, broken into three broad stages: disciplined people, disciplined thought, and disciplined action. Within each of these three stages, there are two key concepts, shown in the framework and described below. Wrapping around this entire framework is a concept we came to call the flywheel, which captures the gestalt of the entire process of going from good to great.”
― James C. Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't

“Those who build great companies understand that the ultimate throttle on growth for any great company is not markets, or technology, or competition, or products. It is one thing above all others: the ability to get and keep enough of the right people.”
― James C. Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't

“Relaxation and Recreation The most relaxing recreating forces are a healthy religion, sleep, music, and laughter. Have faith in God—learn to sleep well— Love good music—see the funny side of life— And health and happiness will be yours.”
― Dale Carnegie, How To Stop Worrying & Start Living

“There is no secret to success except hard work and getting something indefinable which we call 'the breaks.”
― Countee Cullen