In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.  
The world is everything that is the case.
A company’s culture is its most valuable asset.
"The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space."
I know you've heard it a thousand times before. But it's true-hardwork pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice.