Dee Hock Quotes
Make a careful list of all things done to you that you abhorred. Don't do them to others, ever.
Hock, Dee. One from Many: VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2005.
This appears to be the first formal codification of the Golden Rule into law.
This is one of the earliest versions of the Golden Rule. Mytilene had been at war with Athens. Pittacus suggested that instead of the armies fighting, the war should be decided by a battle between him and the Athenian General who accepted. Pittacus won and was the Ruler of Athens, where he became quite popular. He wrote all his laws and decrees in poetry. He resigned after 10 years. He was considered one of the 7 great Greek Sages.
For a very sheltered young lady, it is amazing that she, at 20 years of age, had such a worldly and mature view of human nature and the imperfection of people.
Dee Ward Hock is the founder and former CEO of the Visa credit card association.