Convinced Quote by Sam Walton

“Just as a fish doesn't know it is wet, so companies often can't see or feel the very opportunities where they are swimming”

— Pam Henderson

Somehow over the years people have gotten the impression that Wal-Mart was...just this great idea that turned into an overnight success. But...it was an…

— Anonymous

Wal-Mart is an amazing success story. What I particularly admire very much about the late Sam Walton was his policy of valuing his employees.…

— Tadashi Yanai

Empowering people turns Wal-Mart's culture into a competitive advantage.

— Michael Bergdahl

When you compete with Wal-Mart, even if you think you've found a niche don't ever become complacent.

— Michael Bergdahl

The key to competing and surviving against Wal-Mart is to focus your business into a niche or pocket where you can leverage your strengths…

— Michael Bergdahl

People have to follow their hearts, and if their hearts lead them to Wal-Mart, so be it.

— Maynard James Keenan

Customers are willing to try new things, and if you can survive, you will have fewer competitors. It's like entering the eye of the…

— Brian Chesky

“The key to success―keep swimming. Even when they tap you on the shoulder to say the pool has been drained, just keep swimming.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

Now I know that Wal-Mart's policies do not reflect the best way of doing business and the values that I think are important in…

— Hillary Clinton

At Wal-Mart, it goes back to Sam Walton and the foundation and business model that we simply operate for less, or everyday low cost.…

— Mike Duke

The two most important words I ever wrote were on that first Wal-Mart sign, ‘Satisfaction Guaranteed’. They're still up there, and they have made…

— Sam Walton