"Without a deadline, the motivation to do a task is small to nonexistent."

“Quality improves with effort according to an exponential curve.”

“Be aware that you may not be the best judge of what your employees need to do their jobs effectively. Even if you've done the job yourself, someone else may work best with a different set of tools, or in a different setup, because each person is different.”

“In my opinion two is the ideal team. Any more and you're in danger of ending up with a committee that spins its wheels and accomplishes nothing.”

“Many people boast of going years without a vacation. But this is a sign of trouble — not commitment.”

“You can't literally cram a 25th hour into a 24-hour day. But you can shift activities and priorities so more time is available for essential tasks.”

“One of the greatest satisfactions in life comes from getting things done and knowing you have done them to the best of your ability.”