Quotes

Never Eat Alone, Page 152

Just remember not to monopolize the conversation or go into long-winded stories. Share your passion, but don’t preach it.

Never Split the Difference, Page 152

…the softening words and phrases ‘perhaps,’ ‘maybe,’ ‘I think,’ and ‘it seems,’ take the aggression out a confrontational statement or close-ended request…

Fail Fast, Fail Often, Page 152

Feeling fear is often a good thing – a sign that you are moving into uncharted territories that will stretch you and bring personal growth.

The Rare Find, Page 152

The best success stories become immortalized. They are held up as examples of courage and its rewards. The failures tend to disappear from sight.

Stumbling on Happiness, Page 152

…studies of those who survive major trauma suggest that the vast majority do quite well, and that a significant portion claim that their lives were enhanced by the experience.

Playing Big, Page 152

…when it comes to playing bigger, sometimes getting it done is more important than polishing.

The Element, Page 152

…great social movements are those that are stimulated when the boundaries are broken.

Only the Paranoid Survive, Page 152

…you need to have a strong leader setting a direction. And it doesn’t even have to be the best direction – just a strong, clear one.

Give and Take, Page 152

When we give our time, energy, knowledge, or resources to help others, we strive to maintain a belief that they’re worthy and deserving of our help.

Little Bets, Page 152

…we can’t plot a series of small wins in advance, we must use experiments in order for them to emerge.