Aphorize

“The path to contentment, then, is to stop comparing ourselves to these ideals. Stop judging ourselves. Let go of the ideals. And gradually learn to trust ourselves.”
― Leo Babauta, The Little Book of Contentment

“Rivalry causes us to overemphasize old opportunities and slavishly copy what has worked in the past.”
― Blake Masters, Zero to One: Notes on Start Ups, or How to Build the Future

“Capitalism is premised on the accumulation of capital, but under perfect competition all profits get competed away. The lesson for entrepreneurs is clear: if you want to create and capture lasting value, don’t build an undifferentiated commodity business.”
― Blake Masters, Zero to One: Notes on Start Ups, or How to Build the Future

“Spreading old ways to create wealth around the world will result in devastation, not riches. In a world of scarce resources, globalization without new technology is unsustainable.”
― Blake Masters, Zero to One: Notes on Start Ups, or How to Build the Future