Quotes

The Start-up of You, Page 170

To move forward in your career, you have to commit to specific opportunities as part of an iterative plan, despite doubt and despite inconvenience. If not now, when?

Working Identity, Page 170

Only through interaction and active engagement in the real world do we discover ourselves.

The Lean Startup, Page 170

Mainstream customers have different requirements and are much more demanding [than early adopters].

Atomic Habits, Page 170

Commitment devices are useful because they enable you to take advantage of good intentions before you can fall victim to temptation.

168 Hours, Page 170

The easiest way to cut down this time [daily maintenance] is to stop caring what your house looks like.

When, Page 170

Ample research from many countries shows that when your individual goals align with those of your organization, you’re happier and more productive.

The Messy Middle, Page 170

Knowing what to say and when to say it is incredibly important to maintaining relationships. But it’s not enough.

Focus, Page 170

Negativity focuses us on a narrow range – what’s upsetting us… focusing on the negatives in experience offers a recipe for depression.

168 Hours, Page 170

No matter how much time you spend vacuuming your ceilings and washing your windows, what makes a house look clean is clear horizontal surfaces.

The Progress Paradox, Page 170

Nearly all well-being research supports the basic conclusion that money and material things are only weakly associated with leading a good life.