Quotes

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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.


Mistakes Were Made (but not by me), Page 271

Dissonance theory would therefore predict that when victims are armed and able to strike back, perpetrators will feel less need to reduce dissonance by belittling them than they do when their victims are helpless.


The Power of Habit, Page 271

…once you know a habit exists, you have the responsibility to change it.


Flawless Consulting, Page 271

We build capacity when commitment and accountability are chosen.


The Power of Habit, Page 271

Once you understand that habits can be rebuilt, the power of habit becomes easier to grasp, and the only option left is to get to work.


The Lean Startup, Page 271

…actionable metrics, continuous deployment, and…


The Lean Startup, Page 271

…switching to validated learning feels worse…