Quote Board

Here is a collection of memorable quotes to keep in the memory bank...

 

An Exec on the importance of being a team player

  • "Entrepreneurial thoughts and actions are not going to be part of this team, and will be considered a hinderance to our processes"

Steve Jobs on daily life

  • "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something."

Jim on the importance of learning HTML and not just a program

  • Jim: No, what possible use would you have for understanding the underlying technology.
  • Jim: That's like saying we aren't going to teach you math, just how to use a calculator
  • Jim: You don't need to know proper grammar, MS Word will take care of it for you.
  • Jim: And people wonder why jobs are being outsourced to India.

Matt on replying to e-mails in a timely fashion

  • "I just got emailed back regarding a climbing wall for the Conclave!
    Who the f@#% sits on a email for 11 days shy of a year?!"

Aaron on the number of masterful skills of an English major

  • Andy: "Why is an English major talking about the budgetary process? Thats the job of a Business major."
  • Aaron: "Because I'm smart!"
  • Everyone else in the room: Zing

Chris on how the skills learned at NLS saved his life and car

  • Chris: but thanks to nls i am alive
  • Andy: how did NLS save your life?
  • Chris: i analyzed the situation, my brakes gave out... I made a decesion, i used my e-brake, and i communicated to others, i put on my emergency flashers, all thanks to the NLS triangle. THANKS NLS!!

The values of polywool uniforms

  • Anonymous: "Yeah...I'm pretty much God's gift to the polywool."