The author says one of the sources of resilience is the ability to measure and perceive early warning signs so as to adapt.

A central administration enervates the nations in which it exists by incessantly diminishing their public spirit. If such an administration succeeds in convincing all the disposable resources of a people, it impairs at least the renewal of those resources.

We learn flexibility and adaptability.

Sudden shifts and changes are no bad preparation for political life.

Culture is nested in context, not genes.

In order to be a tech leader, visionary and strategist you can't fear being wrong - it is going to happen sooner or later!