Quotes

Getting Things Done, Page 172

The more the merrier,… since increasing the volume of pure reference material adds no psychological weight.

The No Asshole Rule, Page 172

…organizations that drive in compassion and drive out fear attract superior talent, have lower turnover costs, share ideas more freely, have less dysfunctional internal competition, and trump the external competition.

Never Split the Difference, Page 172

A surprisingly high percentage of negotiations hinge on something outside dollars and cents, often having more to do with self-esteem status, and other nonfinancial needs.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 172

The best bosses learn when they can and should ignore the least important demands from others. But some demands can’t be avoided even though they have little, if any, impact on people or performance.

The Psychology of Money, Page 172

Many finance and investment decisions are rooted in watching what other people do and either copying them or betting against them.

Rapt, Page 172

Whenever you put yourself in circumstances that really suit who you are… your brain releases dopamine: the neurochemical that’s… so important to attention, cognition, the ability to anticipate pleasure and reward, and much else.

Hidden Potential, Page 172

Cultivating the desire to read nourishes individual interests.

The Psychology of Money, Page 172

…few things matter more with money than understanding your own time horizon and not being persuaded by the actions and behaviors of people playing different games than you are.

Quit, Page 172

We are all trying to defend ourselves against how we imagine other people are going to judge us. We get it in our heads that if we don’t stick to our original choice, that will reflect negatively on us.

Playing Big, Page 172

No matter what the outcome is, leaps should be used for learning.