Quotes

Predictably Irrational, Page 231

…in the larger context, we need to wake up to the connection between nonmonetary currency and our tendency to cheat.

Quiet Leadership, Page 231

…just like an individual, and like the brain itself, an organization can only be changed from the inside out.

First, Break All The Rules, Page 231

…the tough love mindset enables a great manager to keep two contradictory thoughts in mind at the same time – the need to maintain high performance standards and the need to care – and still function effectively.

Distracted, Page 231

…self-control is the essence of looking – literally and cognitively – before you leap.

Atomic Habits, Page 231

The Goldilocks Rule states that humans experience peak motivation when working on tasks that are right on the edge of their current ability. Not too hard. Not too easy. Just right.

Decisive, Page 231

With the right tripwire, we can ensure that we don’t throw good money (or time) after bad.

Average is Over, Page 231

When it comes to a lot of values issues – and what people really believe in their daily lives – the gap between conservatives and liberals isn’t nearly as large as it might first seem.

Atomic Habits, Page 231

Once a habit has been established… it’s important to continue to advance in small ways. The little improvements and new challenges keep you engaged.

Decisive, Page 231

…tripwires encourage risk taking by letting us create a ‘safe space’ for experimentation.

The Rock Crusher, Page 231

Correctly identifying the category of metric you are using is key to understanding what it can tell you – and what it can’t tell you.