Find a better way

Curiosity fuels progress. Michael S. Dell's perspective reminds us that innovation doesn’t always come from inventing something entirely new—it can emerge from improving what already exists. His journey with Dell Technologies underscores the power of refining processes, seeing opportunities in a new light, and tirelessly pursuing better ways to approach challenges. This mindset can inspire us all to think creatively and pursue greatness in our own endeavors.

“It’s through curiosity and looking at opportunities in new ways that we’ve always mapped our path at Dell. Of course, we didn’t invent the concept of selling directly to customers, and we didn’t invent the personal computer … and we certainly didn’t invent the Internet. But there’s always an opportunity to make a difference. There is always the chance to refine something, to eliminate unnecessary steps, or to look at something in a new light. You can stand on the shoulders of the giants who came before and see a little further. And sometimes there’s an opportunity to achieve a major breakthrough with a completely new idea that re-defines the subject.

“But whether it’s evolution or revolution, there’s always a better way to build a computer, or map a genome, or liberate a country, or take a basketball team to the Final Four. Just work to understand the world around you. Read books. Read websites. Read other people. Circle the pitfalls and highlight the opportunities. Then build a vision of how it could all be better and work like hell to make it happen.

“We are fortunate to live in a country that accepts and even encourages experimentation and new ideas. America’s greatness is based on the fundamental belief that our greatest individual contributions are achieved along the course we chart for ourselves.”

_{Source: Dell, Michael S. University of Texas. Austin Tower. Austin, Texas. 17 May 2003. Commencement Address.}