One's mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means read more

One's mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means to do.

Most of our executives make very sound decisions. The trouble is many of them have turned out not to have read more

Most of our executives make very sound decisions. The trouble is many of them have turned out not to have been right.

I hate to see things done by halves. If it be right, do it boldly, if it be wrong leave read more

I hate to see things done by halves. If it be right, do it boldly, if it be wrong leave it undone.

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any read more

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.

A lot of people don't want to make their own decisions. They're too scared. It's much easier to be told read more

A lot of people don't want to make their own decisions. They're too scared. It's much easier to be told what to do.

Business leaders often get credit for the successful decisions that were forced on them.

Business leaders often get credit for the successful decisions that were forced on them.

You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.

You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.

A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't read more

A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided.

We can try to avoid making choices by doing nothing, but even that is a decision.

We can try to avoid making choices by doing nothing, but even that is a decision.