Quotes

Overwhelmed, Page 249

…research has found that when people have a sense of choice and control over what they do with their free time, they are more likely to get into flow, that engrossing and timeless state that some call peak human experience.

Start With No, Page 249

Achievement requires self-esteem, and to build self-esteem you only need to start paying forward…

Team of Teams, Page 249

…this future will take the form of organic networks, resilience engineering, controlled flooding – a world without stop signs.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 249

Every parent grapples with this critical decision – whether to swoop in to help their kids or to let them struggle, fall or fail. One communicates love and support; the other teaches self-reliance and grit.

The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Page 249

To be a world-class company, you need world-class effort. If somebody isn’t giving it to you, they must be checked.

Start With No, Page 249

Paying forward is the secret for creating self-esteem, no matter what your age or circumstances. Anyone can pay forward. There are absolutely no excuses on this one.

First, Break All The Rules, Page 249

These four characteristics – simplicity, frequent interaction, focus on the future and self-tracking – are the foundation for a successful performance management routine.

The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 249

It is through reflection that we define what really matters in our lives.

The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 249

The need for purpose is unique to human beings. We’re the only species capable of reflecting on why we’re here.

Priceless, Page 249

In market societies, money is a medium of social dominance, a way for alpha males to impress potential mates by ritually emasculating rivals. It is no coincidence that a man who pays too high a price ‘gets screwed.’