T. Boone Pickens Quotes

I have always believed that it's important to show a new look periodically. Predictability can lead to failure.

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I've always believed that it's important to show a new look periodically. Predictability can lead to failure.

failure important

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is great for keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Great things come from out luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup of soup, and a good idea or two. No martinis.

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Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader. Don't fall victim to what I call the ready-aim-aim-aim syndrome. You must be willing to fire.

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We'll see it within a year

I fracked over 3,000 wells in my life and never had a problem with an aquifer.

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I don't like stock buybacks. I think if a company has the money to buy their stock back, then they should take that and increase the dividends. Send it back to the stockholder. Let them invest their money again from the dividends.

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You give the money where you want it.

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