about the "staying small" part in the title

what I mean is

• This by seth godin and

• This interview with Fred Wilson.

  Technologica: Union Square Ventures is a small VC firm however you’ve made first class investments. Is small the new big?

  Fred Wilson: i think so. it’s hard to do VC in a big way.

• This book by Patrick Lencioni.
• The global microbrand.

and so on, etc. In other words, I am not against success. If these links don't make sense, drop me a comment and we can talk.