Components Quote by William McKinley

“Some creators shy away from systems because they seem overpowering and rigid. However, in reality, strong systems are the only way in which you…

— Laura Busche

I think a very good system in a world with a lot of passive investors is one in which there are at least a…

— Bill Ackman

The entire idea of building a series of systems in a business is simply this - to create the tools that allow you, as…

— Michael Gerber

The general problem with ambitious systems is complexity. [...] it is important to emphasize the value of simplicity and elegance, for complexity has a…

— Fernando J. Corbato

Don't go to great trouble to optimize something that never should be done at all. Aim to enhance total systems properties, such as creativity,…

— Kenneth E. Boulding

“the single most powerful pattern I have noticed is that successful people find value in unexpected places, and they do this by thinking about…

— Blake Masters

Corporations want stable, reliable, and easy-to-maintain systems.

— Ted Waitt

Diversified interests must exist in every community, and that system which is best calculated to promote the general interest is the one which should…

— Sam Houston

In the face of uncertainty, many companies will default to asking their innovators to study and analyze, which can't actually ever provide a definitive…

— Scott D. Anthony

There is no question that an important service is provided to investors by investment companies, investment advisors, trust departments, etc. This service revolves around…

— Warren Buffett

The major challenge facing most foundations is that they are risk averse. This inhibits their ability to experiment and commit to the experimentation and…

— Steven Levitt

A lot of people assume that the expensive ideas are the most effective ones, but that is simply not true.

— Jaime Lerner