Success follows those adept at preserving the substance of the past by clothing it in the forms of the future.

Substance is enduring, form is ephemeral.

Preserve substance; modify form; know the difference.

The closest thing to a law of nature in business is that form has an affinity for expense, while substance has an affinity for income.

The prudent course is to make an investment in learning, testing and understanding, determine how the new concepts compare to how you now operate and thoughtfully determine how they apply to what you want to achieve in the future.

If you look to lead, invest at least 40% of your time managing yourself - your ethics, character, principles, purpose, motivation, and conduct. Invest at least 30% managing those with authority over you, and 15% managing your peers.