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I see Intershop as a leader in the E-commerce digital economy and believe the company has truly long-term potential.
My father was a sailor and our summer vacations were always on a sailboat. I had a little boat before I had a moped.
I'd never buy something, even if it's a great brand, that is a competitor to something I already own; that's insane.
Our belief in free markets and a level playing field are values that make the world more free, fair, and prosperous.
You must find something that you deeply love and are passionate about and are willing to sacrifice a lot to achieve.
Often, organizations need bold, grand gestures to galvanize people towards a new mission or refocus their attention.
Is [football] for everybody? Of course not. But it is a meaningful contribution beyond, I think, other alternatives.
In order to solve problems, information has to be shared; and not only information, but doubts, fears and questions.
The original goal for Papa John's was to make $50 grand a year and have $50 grand in the bank so I could get a date.
No matter our age, our circumstances, or abilities... Each one of us can create something remarkable with our lives.
The consequences of ignoring the Lord and His prophets are certain and often accompanied by great sorrow and regret.
The gospel of Jesus Christ is more enduring than fame, more precious than riches, more to be desired than happiness.
Some of the happiest people I know have none of the things the world insists are necessary for satisfaction and joy.
In my younger days, I loved to run. Although it may be hard for you to believe it, I did. And I did win a few races.
Ronald Reagan would never go into the Oval Office without his jacket on - that's how much he revered the presidency.
If you want to make good use of your time, you've got to know what's most important and then give it all you've got.
Any supervisor worth his salt would rather deal with people who attempt too much than with those who try too little.
I love to compete. To me, business is the ultimate sport. It's always on. There is always someone trying to beat me.
Abercrombie is only interested in people with washboard stomachs who look like they're about to jump on a surfboard.
Large companies cannot finance political parties as their shareholders and employees have different political views.
The smartphone killed the traditional camera industry because it subsumed all the functions of a traditional camera.
Two-thirds of the Earth's surface is covered with water. The other third is covered with auditors from headquarters.
I really believe that more harm is done by old men who cling to their influence than by young men who anticipate it.
Markets as well as mobs respond to human emotions; markets as well as mobs can be inflamed to their own destruction.
It's a tough marketplace right now... It is very compressed... A turnaround is likely to happen quicker than before.
As there is no insignificant work, there is not an insignificant leader. All leaders need training...not just a few.
If it stands the test of public scrutiny, do it... if it doesn't stand the test of public scrutiny then don't do it.
I also believe that everyone needs to think independently and make their own decisions on what makes the most sense.
There is a strong tendency to get used to and accept very bad things that would be shocking if seen with fresh eyes.
The big question is: When will the term structure of interest rates change? That's the question to be worried about.
The key to success is being in the right place at the right time, recognizing that you are there, and taking action!
That's the name of the game ... pleasing the customer. If we ever lose sight of that fact, we've lost the ball game.
It is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run, impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle.
You can't rush the miles. No matter how fast I run, the five miles isn't going to be done in the first five minutes.
Revitalizing General Motors is like teaching an elephant to tap dance. You find the sensitive spot and start poking.
Each Wal-Mart store should reflect the values of its customers and support the vision they hold for their community.
I had confidence that as long as we did our work well and were good to our customers, there would be no limit to us.
I'm going to f---ing bury that guy, I have done it before, and I will do it again. I'm going to f---ing kill Google.
Great design will not sell an inferior product, but it will enable a great product to achieve its maximum potential.
I have no issue with raising minimum wage, but then the customer can't say to us, 'Why are you raising your prices?'
Nobody who comes in once every six weeks while you're working 80 or 90 hours a week is qualified to make a decision.
It's not the mathematical skill that's critical to winning; it's the discipline of being able to stick to the system.
Every single time you make a merger, somebody is losing his identity. And saying something different is just rubbish.
Filling a need that others aren't addressing has always been a focus of the companies that I have been involved with.
Generally speaking, you like to dance with the girl that brung you, and if you can't sometimes you have to shoot her.
Nobody ever arrives at a very big idea through a conscious, rational thought process. It comes from your unconscious.
We are long-term players in the industry. We're not just crazy and emotional. We try to be logical business managers.
Hiring people is an art, not a science, and resumes can't tell you whether someone will fit into a company's culture.
Everyone has an idea, but it's really about executing the idea and attracting other people to help you with the idea.
I never trust an executive who tends to pass the buck. Nor would I want to deal with him as a customer or a supplier.