Quotes

Quit, Page 188

When you are in it, facing down the decision about whether to walk away or stay the course, that is when your decision-making is the most vulnerable to the host of cognitive biases that make it hard for you to quit.

Leading from the Front, Page 188

…feedback reflects how others perceive you, not necessarily how you truly are.

Quit, Page 188

…an outside observer, like a friend or a loved one, is much more likely to have a rational view on your situation, because they are not in it with you.

Seductive Interaction Design, Page 188

We know from various studies that what drives online behavior is not economic capital, but social capital.

Tiny Habits, Page 188

As social beings, we all act largely in keeping with certain identities even if we don’t realize it.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Page 188

Team members who are not genuinely open with one another about their mistakes and weaknesses make it impossible to build a foundation of trust.

Tiny Habits, Page 188

Identity shifts are change boosters because they help us cultivate constellations of behavior – not just one or two habits here and there.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Page 188

Teams that lack trust are incapable of engaging in unfiltered and passionate debate of ideas. Instead they resort to veiled discussions and guarded comments.

Average is Over, Page 188

…research… on prodigies does indicate that indeed the smart are getting smarter and at younger ages too.

Think Again, Page 188

Evidence shows that if false scientific beliefs aren’t addressed in elementary school, they become harder to change later.