Quotes

Distracted, Page 197

This physical fusion with the machine empowers us and yet risks narrowing us in ways that may be hard to imagine.

Talent is Overrated, Page 197

…most don’t maintain the intensely focused daily work for the many years necessary to achieve at the highest levels. Whatever they bring into this world, it seems to be a start that shines brilliantly for a time and then usually fades.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 197

A growth identity is not about whether you get terrific or troubling feedback. It’s about how you hold whatever you get.

Courage is Calling, Page 197

The opposite of fear is love. Love for one another. Love for ideas. Love for your country. Love for the vulnerable and the weak. Love for the next generation. Love for all.

Getting Things Done, Page 198

We are naturally creative beings, invested in our existence to live, grow, express, and expand.

Sooner Safer Happier, Page 198

Aim to get the thinnest vertical slice of real value in the hands of real customers. This de-risks delivery and maximizes learning, providing fast feedback on strategic bets.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 198

While identity is easily triggered by evaluation, it is far less threatened by coaching. It’s almost like getting a free pass.

Getting Things Done, Page 198

The challenge is not to be creative – it’s to eliminate the barriers to the natural flow of our creative energies.

Talent is Overrated, Page 198

World-class achievers are driven to improve, but most of them didn’t start out that way.

The Coaching Habit, Page 198

Finish on a high note and you make everything that went before it look better.