It's easy to decide what you're going to do. The hard thing is deciding what you're not going to do. Michael Dell More Quotes by Michael Dell More Quotes From Michael Dell Anything that can be measured can be improved Michael Dell The key is to listen to your heart and let it carry you in the direction of your dreams. I've learned that it's possible to set your sights high and achieve your dreams and do it with integrity, character, and love. And each day that you're moving toward your dreams without compromising who you are, you're winning. Michael Dell business dream integrity I'm pretty active anyway, but I'm also competitive.I used my Fitbit as an example of the innate power of data to turn information into insights and actions. Michael Dell data information example Our business is about technology, yes. But it's also about operations and customer relationships. Michael Dell educational business success The idea of being all things to all people is a thing of the past. Michael Dell people past ideas There is no better catalyst to success than curiosity. Michael Dell catalyst curiosity We've found that customers are very open. They'll tell you what's going on, what's working and what's not. They're looking for help. Michael Dell customers found helping People ask me all the time, 'How can I become a successful entrepreneur?' And I have to be honest: It's one of my least favorite questions, because if you're waiting for someone else's advice to become an entrepreneur, chances are you're not one. Michael Dell entrepreneur successful people If you have to go through life being unhappy to conform to society around you, that's not a very good deal. Michael Dell very-good deals unhappy From the time I was 7, when I purchased my first calculator, I was fascinated by the idea of a machine that could compute things. Michael Dell machines technology ideas If you want to sustain excellence over a long time, you'd better come up with a system that works well. Anyone can sprint for a little while, but you can't sprint for forty years. Michael Dell business motivational years It had always made sense to me to build a business based on what people really wanted, rather than guess what we thought they might want. Michael Dell business want people The speed of the Internet provides a fundamentally different perspective on how business relationships occur ... The approach relies on collaboration, not on competition ... on sharing information, and understanding what we as businesses do best. Michael Dell competition perspective understanding We are all gifts to each other, and my own growth as a leader has shown me again and again that the most rewarding experiences come from my relationships. Michael Dell again-and-again growth leader There's always an opportunity to make a difference Michael Dell making-a-difference differences opportunity If you look at innovation, it doesn't just occur in the lab. Michael Dell labs innovation looks The key to using the Internet to extend and build relationships is to view ownership of information differently-you need to bring customers inside your business to create information partnerships ... relationships become the differentiator, more than products or services. Businesses become intertwined. Michael Dell keys views needs Visionaries have the unique ability to dream of what's possible and then make it a reality. We are excited to watch these visionaries use technology to help students develop skills in collaboration, critical thinking and teamwork that they'll need to compete in the global economy. Michael Dell unique teamwork dream It's through curiosity and looking at opportunities in new ways that we've always mapped our path at Dell. There's always an opportunity to make a difference. Michael Dell business success opportunity There are a lot of things that go into creating success. I don't like to do just the things I like to do. I like to do things that cause the company to succeed. I don't spend a lot of time doing my favorite activities. Michael Dell business work success