Quotes

Ogilvy on Advertising in the Digital Age, Page 271

A shared culture of fun between client and agency is the strongest bond possible, assuming the work is good.

Grit, Page 271

…complacency has its charms, but none worth trading for the fulfillment of realizing their potential.

ReWork, Page 271

If you want to do something, you’ve got to do it now. You can’t put it on a shelf and wait two months to get around to it. You can’t just say you’ll do it later. Later, you won’t be pumped up about it anymore.

Ogilvy on Advertising in the Digital Age, Page 271

…fun does not come organized from on high; it bubbles up from below. Like the flamenco, there is something spontaneous, zestful, and uncontrollable about it.

The Art of the Start 2.0, Page 271

If you started a lousy company, money won’t help. If you started a great company, you won’t need to use money, and bringing money into the picture may undermine your efforts.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 271

The kids who are still growing up require parents and caregivers who help them develop self-esteem with intrinsic motivation at its foundation…

Getting Things Done, Page 271

…deciding on and taking real next actions – actually moving on something in the physical world – is the essence of productivity.

ReWork, Page 271

Inspiration is a magical thing, a productivity multiplier, a motivator. But it won’t wait for you. Inspiration is a now thing. If it grabs you, grab it right back and put it to work.

The Art of the Start 2.0, Page 271

…exposing people to money affects their attitudes and [indicates] that extrinsic rewards are not effective to make your startup endure.

Priceless, Page 271

When a dealer, vendor, agent, or employer quotes you a figure, take a deep breath, and don’t make any commitments until you’ve had a chance to think of reasons why that price might be unreasonable.