Some highlights include [full text below]:
Acquiring knowledge must be a life-long pursuit—it should never end. You learn by reading—read everything, all the time—and by talking to and watching other people. And you especially learn by listening to the arguments on the other side....
It's your job to constantly learn and develop informed opinions as you move forward in your lives. There are some very thoughtful people out there, and reading their views and analysis will help educate you.
Also, make sure you have friends and colleagues who will always bring you back to earth when you—like we all do at times -- are deceiving yourself....
In business and in life, it is very important to both be a truth-teller for others and to surround yourself with those who will be truth-tellers for you.
It takes knowing how to deal with failure to be accountable....
this wonderful country whose bounties we benefit from, was built by so many people who made endless and often the ultimate sacrifices… before we were even born.Finally, we fully agree with this statement:
It is important to respect what they have done and to be grateful for it…
[TILB adds that this also means we have to defend what we have, what those before us have given us, and not allow it to be taken away by the Wormwoods and thieves that purport to be something else]
If you continue to be successful and go on to become a leader of people, that is the time when it becomes about them and not you. Leadership is an honor, and a privilege and a deep obligation.Jamie Dimon - Syracuse - May 16 2010
Throughout your lives you will meet people who may not be as smart, talented and skilled as you. They may not have had all of the benefits that you have had. But many are doing the best they can possibly do… and they take great pride in doing their part well.
Being accountable to them requires a grace and generosity of spirit… it requires compassion and treating all with respect… from CEO to clerks… and it requires giving back.
