I have quite an unusual background for what I do. Computers have always been natural for me, but before my professional career in IT, I was roaming around the world for several years just learning about life and people. When I got back home I worked first for ISP and then data security while landing in the software business. I still consider myself primarily a salesperson though management of operations takes a big chunk of my time.

Defining success would require a lot of space, but the people who I look up to have one thing in common: they are able to think things from the standpoint of other people. It sounds simple but turns out to be the most difficult skill out there. On top of that, you need to have motivation and perseverance. That's it. Simple, isn't it?

I have tried to create a culture that makes failing OK. Because if failing is not allowed you cannot expect people to push for new things. But making the same mistakes again is not good. The point is to learn from your mistakes so that you will not do the same mistake again.

Always be kind and helpful to people without selfish motivation. One day you will be in need of help yourself.

Most of the time "good enough" will do the job. There are certain tasks where excellence is required but many times not. The trick is to be able to spot when to invest time and effort to reach excellence.

Many times people are struggling because they are not clear with their priorities/values. Select the right targets for you, make a plan, and then execute.

"Are we doing it like this only because it was always done like this?"