“The more people are involved in a given task, the more potential agreements need to be negotiated to do anything, and the greater the transaction costs.”
“I am content; that is a blessing greater than riches; and he to whom that is given need ask no more.”
“Identity is not negotiable. An identity you have achieved by agreement is always a prison.”
“People from context cultures tend to view personal bonds and informal agreements as far more binding than any formal contract. People from content cultures don't believe the deal is finalized until everyone has signed on the dotted line. And therein lies the potential for conflict.”
“I think there's too much mult-tasking going on. I think people need to quiet down and focus and be still more.”
“The more choices we have, the greater the need for focus.”