Quotes

Courage is Calling, Page 180

If we only did what we were sure of, if we only proceeded when things were favorable, then history would never be made.

The Speed of Trust, Page 180

Anyone who keeps on learning not only remains young, but becomes constantly more valuable regardless of physical capacity. – Harvey Ullman

Overwhelmed, Page 180

The strong, insidious, and sometimes unconscious cultural belief, that working mothers are bad mothers, and the pressure mothers feel to prove they aren’t, drive much of working mother guilt… – Jean-Anne Sutherland

Emotional Agility, Page 180

…the right amount of stress – whelmed but not overwhelmed – can be a great motivator.

HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations, Page 180

To ensure that your content comes through clearly, identify and remove verbal tics.

No Hard Feelings, Page 180

…when we feel supported and motivated by our colleagues, we are happier, more productive, and stick around longer.

Courage is Calling, Page 180

…there is no courage without bad odds, without a willingness to risk losing – the job, the game, the deal, your life. If it was a sure thing, what would be brave about it?

Managing Up, Page 180

The more internal and external contacts you make and relationships you build, the easier it will be to find a new opportunity and execute your escape.

Talent is Overrated, Page 180

…excellent performers seem to continue achieving at high levels well beyond the point where age-related declines would seem to make that impossible.

Stumbling on Happiness, Page 180

When experiences make us feel sufficiently unhappy, the psychological immune system cooks facts and shifts blame in order to offer us a more positive view.