Quotes

Mistakes Were Made (but not by me), Page 243

Self-justification is the route by which ambivalence morphs into certainty, guilt into rage. The love story has become a hate book.

Overwhelmed, Page 243

Play is… a state of mind, an attitude of lightness, curiosity, wonder than can infuse any situation.

Willpower, Page 243

There comes a point when no amount of willpower will save you. But most people, even chronic procrastinators, can avoid that fate by learning to play offense.

Good Work, Page 243

The most developed individuals exhibit a sense of autonomy and maturity, while at the same time maintaining a connection to the wider community, to vital traditions of earlier times, and to people and institutions yet to come.

Good Work, Page 243

Optimal development of a person involves fulfilling two potentials that we all have: differentiation and integration.

Deep Work, Page 243

Resistance is not futile: You have more control over your electronic communication than you might at first assume.

Getting Things Done, Page 243

When people… notice that without fail you receive, process, and organize in an airtight manner the exchanges and agreements they have with you, they begin to trust you in a unique way.

Good Work, Page 243

An integrated person is someone whose goals, values, thoughts, and actions are in harmony…

First, Break All The Rules, Page 243

Rapid learning is an important clue to a person’s talent.

Getting Things Done, Page 243

…capturing placeholders for anything that is incomplete or unprocessed… noticeably enhances your mental well-being and improves the quality of your communications and relationships…