To live well, are teachers necessary? How important is training? Does Christianity in relation to Judaism, early Buddhism in relation to Hinduism, Sufism in relation to Islam, and Zen in relation to later Buddhism have in common a decision to simplify essential knowledge and level the relationships between leaders and believers? Why did Jesus say, Be like a child? Why did Suzuki write, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind? In small teams, must the “leader” retain some authority to make unilateral decisions, especially when there’s no consensus? Does our society exaggerate the value of being “number one” or “most valuable”? Why do we appreciate exceptional skill?