“Some have an idea that the reason we in this country discard things so readily is because we have so much. The facts are exactly opposite-the reason we have so much is simply because we discard things so readily. We replace the old in return for something that will serve us better.” IdeasCountryReasonFactsReturnOpposites Author:Alfred P. Sloan
“The late Alfred P. Sloan, Ir., long-time executive of General Motors Corporation, had a fivepoint "secret of success." It was: 1. Get the facts. 2. Recognize the equities of all concerned. 3. Realize the necessity of doing a better job every day. 4. Keep an open mind. 5. Work hard.” MindLongHardFactsJobsRealizingSecretHard WorkLateLong TimeConcernedCorporationsExecutivesEquityMotorOpen MindBetter JobsSecret To SuccessIrsKeep An Open MindGeneral Motors Author:Alfred P. Sloan