Quotes

Grit, Page 172

…it isn’t suffering that leads to hopelessness. It’s suffering you think you can’t control.

Distracted, Page 172

Whether we’re looking for information on a diagnosis of cancer or writing a work report, uncertainty is an essential component of the process, not an unwelcome impediment to learning.

Profit First, Page 172

According to Parkinson’s Law, if you have ten dollars in your pocket, you will spend ten dollars.

The Heart of Change, Page 172

By putting into positions of power people who have absorbed a new culture, you create an increasingly solid and stable foundation.

Decisive, Page 172

…in helping us to break a decision log-jam, the single most effective question may be: What would I tell my best friend to do in this situation?

The Coaching Habit, Page 172

To be on a quest is nothing more or less than to become an asker of questions. – Sam Keen

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 172

…creative incompetence can be effective and ethical when used in small doses and with proper precautions.

Why We Buy, Page 172

We buy things today more than ever based on trial and touch.

The Lean Product Playbook, Page 172

The first time you revise your product based on customer feedback, you don’t always get it perfect.

Getting Things Done, Page 172

Much of what comes across your desk and into your life in general is reference material. There’s no action required, but it’s information that you want to keep, for a variety of reasons.