Quotes

Never Eat Alone, Page 255

If you want to meet the movers and shakers directly, you have to become a joiner. It’s amazing how accessible people are when we meet them at events that speak to their interests. 255

Focus, Page 255

…there’s a hidden ingredient in any true solution: enhancing our attention and understanding – in ourselves, in others, in our communities and societies.

Inspired, Page 256

The most important point for technology companies: If you stop innovating, you will die.

ReWork, Page 256

Look at the costs and you quickly realize that failing to trust your employees is awfully expensive.

Give and Take, Page 256

“…the growth of teamwork, service jobs, and social media has opened up new opportunities for givers to develop relationships and reputations that accelerate and amplify their success.”

Inspired, Page 256

…it’s a non-negotiable that we simply must continue to move our products forward, and deliver increased value to our customers.

Willpower, Page 256

…monitoring lets you improve your long-term planning. If you keep records, you can periodically check how far you’ve come so that you can set more realistic goals in the future.

Sooner Safer Happier, Page 256

Attention to technical excellence must be continuous, not occasional.

Start With No, Page 256

First you crawl, then you walk, and then… you dance. This is when it really gets fun.

Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 256

…evidence suggests that an optimistic bias plays a role – sometimes the dominant role – whenever individuals or institutions voluntarily take on significant risks.