Quotes from Michael Gerber

No matter what, the entrepreneur must strive to be above average and, at the same time, understand what is driving those averages they are seeking to beat. Take the time to understand and test the metrics you are using, and then you can not only set the average, you can exceed it.

There are three things that can be organized: time, space, and work. Note that, despite what many believe, you cannot organize people - you can only organize the work that people do.

You can't be the accountant in your accounting firm. You can't cut the grass in your landscaping business. You can't work on the vehicles in your auto repair shop... And you really can't spend all of your time managing those actions, either.

If you are planning to start a business, and if you want that business to have a hope of succeeding, be sure you are approaching your venture from a true Entrepreneurial Perspective.

More than a few studies have shown that the five people you spend the most time with represent you - so you need to decide - who do you want to be?

After decades of studying the men and women that make the decision to open their own Great, Growing Company, I'd have to say it comes down to the Vision they have for that business - do they expect to build the company or just have some income for the short term?

If your business requires your presence you don't have a business, you have a job.

Most entrepreneurs fail because they are working IN their business rather than ON their business.

Systems run the business and people run the systems.

The E Myth. Most entrepreneurs are merely technicians with an entrepreneurial seizure. Most entrepreneurs fail because you are working IN your business rather than ON your business.

If your business depends on you, you don't own a business—you have a job. And it's the worst job in the world because you're working for a lunatic!

Being an entrepreneur is more than a matter of simply starting a business.

What is your Primary Aim? Where is the script to make your dreams come true?

Remember, if your business isn't making money, then you and your employees aren't, either.

What is the first step to take and how do you measure your progress? How far have you gone and how close are you to getting to your goals?

Life is about choices; it's not about excuses. Excuses only trap us into believing that we cannot take control of our own lives.

Sauber gemacht wird erst, wenn einem der Dreck Tränen in die Augen treibt!

The natural tendency of man is to remain unconscious.