A former Apple employee looks back at what really happened during the
past 15 years, and an excellent followup by a colleague:

http://apple.computerhistory.org/discuss/msgReader$72
http://apple.computerhistory.org/discuss/msgReader$114?mode=day

I think Mr. Mace is offering everyone good advice, because the things
he saw at Apple is nothing we haven't seen ourselves. The next time we
feel like b*tching and complaining about our current situation at home
or work, take a moment to read the Lessons Learned in the above article:

1) Because cooperation is essential to success, you have to welcome
the ideas of others, search for their good parts, and find ways to
build a common agenda.

2) Because unity is more important than perfection, you need to
support and carry out the decisions of your management, even when you
disagree with them.

3) Because no one can do it all, it's important to work cooperatively
with other parts of your organization, even if you think you could do
some things better yourself.

4) Because no single company can change the industry, you have to team
with other companies to share the opportunities, and help them
understand the vision and excitement.

5) You must banish the words "moron" and "brain-dead" from business
conversations (no matter how applicable they may be).

I try to follow the advice, but I reserve the right to make exceptions
regarding certain Windows-using Mac-bashing Linux-hating morons :-)

Have a good weekend,

Alex