Quotes

Stumbling on Happiness, Page 164

…research suggests that when it comes to collecting and analyzing facts about ourselves and our experiences, most of us have the equivalent of an advanced degree in Really Bad Science.

Start With No, Page 164

In the political and moral realm, you could almost define leadership as the effective painting of the pain shared by leader and people.

Who Believed in You?, Page 164

Mentoring can happen effectively when you constantly think about what it’s like to be that person. – Stephen A. Schwarzman

Amp It Up, Page 165

Many of us start out terrified of public speaking; the only way to get over that fear is to do it.

Talent is Overrated, Page 165

The heavy burden of the evidence is that creativity is much more available to us than we think.

Courage is Calling, Page 165

…agency for its own sake matters very little – what matters are the ends to which we assert ourselves and our power.

Fail Fast, Fail Often, Page 165

If you surround yourself with dynamic, enthusiastic people, then you will be positive and proactive as well.

Start With No, Page 165

…you must never enter a negotiation in which you haven’t seen your adversary’s pain. Never.

Overwhelmed, Page 165

…men tend to have a choice whether to be involved in domestic duties. They tend to do only chores they like and tend to care for their kids only when they’re in a good mood.

Feel the Fear… and Do It Anyway, Page 165

…even if you perceive that someone has mistreated you, find the lesson you learned from them and put the contribution on your list.