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Many entrepreneurs are afraid of too narrow and specific a focus because it won’t lead to worldwide dominance.
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017 |
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Above all, leaders cannot have a bad day. No matter how scared and depressed you are, you cannot show fear, uncertainty, or doubt. You must exude optimism every day.
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066 |
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A realistic description is that startups take four to five years of long hours at low pay with incredible highs and depressing lows with the constant fear of running out of money. And this is if things go well.
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177 |
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Don’t be afraid to say no to projects. Prove that you’re serious about specialization by turning down work that falls outside your area of expertise.
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148 |
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At companies around the world people opt out of flexible work arrangements for fear of committing career suicide.
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042 |
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The fear of what we’ll see keeps us from looking at ourselves more honestly. Denial prompts a cycle that feeds on itself.
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028 |
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Our bodies… don’t make the distinction between a real threat to our survival and our more everyday fears.
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126 |
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Fear and fury may be a fuel for action, but in most situations they undermine our performance.
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128 |
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…as long as leaders are unwilling to look honestly at themselves – to recognize their own fears and shortcomings – they can’t grow or change. The people they lead or manage also pay a price.
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142 |
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A harsh leader begets not just fear but also resentment, and those feelings are likely to influence people’s performance and their loyalty in the long run.
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163 |
