Building a successful company is a marathon, not a sprint. Y... - Steve Ballmer

"Building a successful company is a marathon, not a sprint. You need patience and persistence."

Steve Ballmer Perseverance

Technology Executive American Born 1956 (age 70)

More from Steve Ballmer

"I love this company. I love the mission we're on. I think we can change the world."

"We're always a day late and a dollar short in terms of the resources we need."

"The number one thing that I feel passionate about is education."

"I'm going to go and try to be the best CEO I can be."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."