In what ways did the CEOs in 'The Outsiders' demonstrate frugality and humility?

The CEOs in 'The Outsiders' used several strategies to increase per-share value. They were more investors than managers, with high confidence in their analytical skills. They bought their stock when it was cheap and leveraged it to raise cheap capital when it was expensive. They were willing to wait long periods to identify compelling investment or acquisition opportunities. In pursuing per-share value, they were ready even to shrink their company size and share base.

The CEOs in 'The Outsiders' approached investment and acquisition opportunities with patience and a keen analytical eye. They were willing to wait for long periods to identify compelling opportunities. They were more investors than managers, with high confidence in their analytical skills. They bought their stock when it was cheap and leveraged it to raise cheap capital when it was expensive. In pursuing per-share value, they were ready even to shrink their company size and share base.