Lesson 2: To have a successful company, have high talent density, a lot of candor, and get rid of dumb policies. When you have multiple high performers together, they hold themselves to a higher standard and have more fun.

Personal development precedes the building of trusting relationships, and trusting relationships are an absolute prerequisite to developing an organization characterized by teamwork, cooperation and contribution to the wider community.

The longer the time period over which you can hold on to your investments, the greater should be the share of common stocks in your portfolio.

You are not being mean when you say no. Instead, you may be saving yourself or even the relationship from harm.

The Christian principle that needs to be at work is Spirit- generated selflessness—not thinking less of yourself or more of yourself but thinking of yourself less. It means taking your mind off yourself and realizing that in Christ your needs are going to be met and are, in fact, being met so that you don’t look at your spouse as your savior.

Having nothing to hide relieves stress and builds trust. Criticism is welcomed and encouraged at Bridgewater, but there is never a good reason to bad-mouth people behind their backs.

The role of discipline and focus: Burchard argues that discipline and focus are essential to motivation, and that these qualities can help individuals overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

Friendship ... is born at the moment when one man says to another "What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .

God says that He is our dwelling place, and the Bible contains all the necessary papers, duly attested and signed... You must move in.

Embracing agile principles, such as iterative development, cross-functional teams, and frequent collaboration, enhances product development efficiency and speed.