Quotes

ReWork, Page 020

Working without a plan may seem scary. But blindly following a plan that has no relationship with reality is even scarier.

The Effective Manager, Page 20

If you want high performance, you’re going to have to talk about it with your directs. It matters more than anything else, other than your relationship with them.

Average is Over, Page 20

Machines do not put us out of work, as eventually machines create new jobs just as they destroy old ones.

Unapologetically Ambitious, Page 020

If you allow life’s injustices to define you, they will. But if you choose to define yourself, to believe in yourself and align yourself with others who believe in you, you will find a way to live the life you want.

The Infinite Game, Page 020

Because finite leaders place unbalanced focus on near-term results, they often employ a strategy or tactic that will help them make the numbers.

The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Page 020

…the most important rule of raising money privately: Look for a market of one. You only need one investor to say yes, so it’s best to ignore the other thirty who say ‘no.’

Stumbling on Happiness, Page 020

…people find it gratifying to exercise control – not just for the futures it buys the, but for the exercise itself.

The Inspirational Leader, Page 020

Unfortunately, people who rely on their title, position, or power to influence others do not lead, manage maybe, but lead NO.

The Power of Habit, Page 20

…once someone creates a new pattern, studies have demonstrated… [it] becomes as automatic as any other habit.

A World Without Email, Page 20

For many different knowledge work positions – if not most – the ability to slow down, tackle things sequentially, and give each task uninterrupted attention is crucial…