Quotes

The Progress Principle, Page 181

Because negative events pack a stronger punch than positive ones, a hostile organizational climate will have its way in the end.

Reality is Broken, Page 181

Community games have important benefits to our real lives. They may lead us to new interests – public spaces or public instructions we discover we care about more than we’d thought…

Emotional Agility, Page 182

Grit… passion and sustained persistence in trying to achieve a goal over the long haul, with no particular concern for rewards or recognition along the way.

Talent is Overrated, Page 182

…well-designed practice, pursued for enough time, enables a person to circumvent the limitations… and circumventing limitations is the key to high performance at an advanced age.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 182

Lousy bosses live in a fantasyland of denial and delusion. They are remarkably adept at inventing excuses for putting off gut-wrenching work. They may talk tough but lack the courage to confront employees…

ReWork, Page 182

Don’t be afraid to show your flaws. Imperfections are real and people respond to real.

Reality is Broken, Page 182

…even playing a very short game together, we are reminded of how much we share with even the strangest of strangers.

Influencer, Page 182

People who are respected and connected can exert an enormous amount of influence over any change effort.

Talent is Overrated, Page 182

…continued deliberate practice enables top performers to maintain skills that would otherwise decline with age…

Think Like a Champion, Page 182

We all have hidden potential, and a good manager will find it.