If you look at the average age of a company on the Dow Jones index, it's something like 35 years or younger. In other words... success is no indication of longevity.
If we care about the average working American, then Wal-Mart matters. A lot.
Money is a short-term result that incentivizes short-term decision making.
The cost of leadership is self-interest.
I love science fiction - always have.
Believing that your competition is stronger and better than you pushes you to better yourselves.