Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little.
The old chess is too limited. Imagine playing cards, blackjack for example, and every time the dealer has the same starting hand you have the same starting hand. What’s the point?
The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.
Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
If you're competitor-focused, you have to wait until there is a competitor doing something. Being customer-focused allows you to be more pioneering.