Quotes

Grit, Page 248

Often, our passion and perseverance do not spring from a cold, calculating analysis of the costs and benefits of alternatives. Rather, the source of our strength is the person we know ourselves to be.

Willpower, Page 248

Aiming for huge and quick transformations will backfire if they seem impossible.

Average is Over, Page 248

You can think of budgetary pressures – and machine intelligence – as pulling us all in the same direction, namely getting rid of that wasteful consumption.

The Lean Startup, Page 248

’Organizations have muscle memory,’ and it is hard for people to unlearn old habits. – Greg Wright

Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 248

There are many ways for any plan to fail, and although most of them are too improbable to be anticipated, the likelihood that something will go wrong in a big project is high.

Willpower, Page 248

If there are extra challenges ahead… figure out where you’ll get the extra willpower, such as by cutting back on other demands.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 248

When you’re at an impasse – when what a giver suggests is difficult for you or even unacceptable – ask about the underlying interests behind the suggestion.

Pour Your Heart Into It, Page 248

In this ever-changing society, the most powerful and enduring brands are built from the heart.

The 5 Levels of Leadership, Page 248

…a good inner circle will allow leaders to be themselves, but inner circle members will also tell them the truth about themselves.

The Speed of Trust, Page 248

A careful analysis of all your structures and systems – including information, communication, decision making, and compensation – will pinpoint areas of misalignment.