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James C. Collins quotes

American Businessman January 25, 1958

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When [what you are deeply passionate about, what you can be best in the world at and what drives your economic engine] come together, not only does your work move toward greatness, but so does your life. For, in the end, it is impossible to have a great life unless it is a meaningful life. And it is very difficult to have a meaningful life without meaningful work. Perhaps, then, you might gain that rare tranquility that comes from knowing that you’ve had a hand in creating something of... James C. Collins
Good is the enemy of great. And that is one of the key reasons why we have so little that becomes great. We don't have great schools, principally because we have good schools. We don't have great government, principally because we have good government. Few people attain great lives, in large part because it is just so easy to settle for a good life. James C. Collins
For, in the end, it is impossible to have a great life unless it is a meaningful life. And it is very difficult to have a meaningful life without meaningful work. James C. Collins
James C. Collins quote: "Companies that change best over time know first and foremost..."
Companies that change best over time know first and foremost what should not change. James C. Collins
Just because a company falls doesn't invalidate what we can learn by studying that company when it was at its historical best. James C. Collins
James C. Collins quote: "Good is the enemy of great."
Good is the enemy of great. James C. Collins
Consider the idea that charisma can be as much a liability as an asset. Your strength of personality can sow the seeds of problems, when people filter the brutal facts from you. James C. Collins
James C. Collins quote: "Bad decisions made with good intentions, are still bad decisions."
Bad decisions made with good intentions, are still bad decisions. James C. Collins
It occurs to me, Jim, that you spend too much time trying to be interesting. Why don't you invest more time being interested?"Collin's advice from John Gardner that he took to heart. James C. Collins
James C. Collins quote: "A culture of discipline is not a principle of business, it is..."
A culture of discipline is not a principle of business, it is a principle of greatness. James C. Collins
If we only have great companies, we will merely have a prosperous society, not a great one. Economic growth and power are the means, not the definition, of a great nation. James C. Collins
James C. Collins quote: "Great vision without great people is irrelevant."
Great vision without great people is irrelevant. James C. Collins
I don't know where we should take this company, but I do know that if I start with the right people, ask them the right questions, and engage them in vigorous debate, we will find a way to make this company great. James C. Collins
Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline. James C. Collins
James C. Collins quote: "Creativity dies in an indisciplined environment."
Creativity dies in an indisciplined environment. James C. Collins

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