Quotes

Getting Things Done, Page 189

Be open to creating any kind of checklist as the urge strikes you. The possibilities are endless…

Slow Productivity, Page 189

Understand your own field, to be sure, but also focus on what’s great about other domains. It’s here that you can find a more flexible source of inspiration…

The Rock Crusher, Page 190

…people trump process. In all situations, there are rules, and then there are the rules for breaking the rules.

Give and Take, Page 190

To avoid getting scammed or exploited, it’s critical to distinguish the genuine givers from the takers and fakers.

The 5 Levels of Leadership, Page 190

No leader is self-made. Everyone was given a start by somebody else. That is a gift.

From Paycheck to Purpose, Page 190

Being adaptable makes you not only the ultimate team player but eventually gets you promoted to team captain.

The Start-up of You, Page 190

For the start-up of you, the only long-term answer to risk is resilience. Remember: If you don’t find risk, risk will find you.

Dare to Forgive, Page 190

Hatred within families may be the most damaging and enduring of all human conflicts, and the most difficult to sort out.

On Becoming a Leader, Page 190

Leaders need people around them who have contrary views, who are devil’s advocates, ‘variance sensors’ who can tell them the difference between what is expected and what is really going on.

The Messy Middle, Page 190

Competition can turbocharge longer-term efforts that lack short-term rewards and provide a sense of urgency that normally stops you from pursuing your priorities.