Quotes

Leaders Eat Last, Page 189

As members of a tribe who want to feel like we belong and earn the protection and support of the group, we will often follow our leaders blindly with the belief (or hope) that it is in our interest to do so.

Quit, Page 189

We all need someone who loves us but who also understands that it’s better for our long-term happiness to speak out loud the unpleasant truth when the path we are on is one we need to abandon.

Atomic Habits, Page 189

As a general rule, the more immediate pleasure you get from an action, the more strongly you should question whether it aligns with your long-term goals.

Distracted, Page 189

…emotion is becoming increasingly recognized by researchers as a crucial component of intelligence.

Competing in the New World of Work, Page 189

A new product from a well-funded startup can make your mission impossible tomorrow.

Quit, Page 189

Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have somebody… But we should all try to find someone who tells us the truth, whether it’s a close friend, a mentor, a coworker, a sibling, or a parent.

Tiny Habits, Page 189

Learn the lingo. Know who the experts are. Watch movies related to the area of change you’re interested in.

Atomic Habits, Page 189

…the Cardinal Rule of Behavior Change: What is immediately rewarded is repeated. What is immediately punished is avoided.

Distracted, Page 189

We no longer have a choice of whether we want a relationship with our machines.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Page 189

Without… passionate and open debate, team members rarely, if ever, buy in and commit to decisions, though they may feign agreement during meetings.