Michael Bergdahl

The key to Operations at Wal-Mart is their ability to maintain the highest standards while at the same time getting things done with lockstep execution.

The key to competing and surviving against Wal-Mart is to focus your business into a niche or pocket where you can leverage your strengths in the local marketplace.

When you compete with Wal-Mart, even if you think you've found a niche don't ever become complacent.

You need a really solid foundation of friends and family to keep you where you need to be.

I have always had confidence in my own ability.

Nothing that is worth doing can be achieved in a lifetime; therefore we must be saved by hope.