Hey, it has been a long time since I 'blogged'! I have just finished reading the autobiography of Phil Knight, the Co-founder and Chairman of Nike, Inc. He begins his journey around the world in the early 1960's, before coming up with a 'crazy idea'. Thus, he starts blue ribbon in his own bedroom. Eventually, Blue Ribbon became Nike, and Mr. Knight's efforts paid off. Here are some key learnings for life from this highly recommended page-turner:
- The harder you work, the better your tao. [tao- luck]
- Find a balance.
- Changes never come as fast as we want it.
- Hard work is critical, a good team is essential, brains and determination are invaluable, but luck may decide the outcome.
To paraphrase, work hard, maintain a balance, be patient, and take things head on, but be prepared for a storm.