The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.

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"Most men would rather die, than think. Many do."

- James C. Collins

Awareness

"Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice and discipline."

- James C. Collins

Belief

"Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice."

- James C. Collins

Belief

"A culture of discipline involves a duality. On the one hand, it requires people who adhere to a consistent system; yet, on the other hand, it gives people freedom and responsibility within the framework of that system."

- James C. Collins

Balance

"Transformations are different from the perspective of those looking at it from the outside vs those going through it (on the inside)."

- James C. Collins

Transformation

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

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"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

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"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

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