Quotes

Never Eat Alone, Page 274

By studying the lives of those who know more than we do, we expand our horizons.

Overwhelmed, Page 274

A final lesson in learning how to climb out of that ceaseless frenzy of the overwhelm… [is] learning how to master the ceaseless clutter of your own contaminated mind.

Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 274

The poorer man will happily pay a premium to transfer the risk to a richer one, which is what insurance is about.

The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Page 274

Hard things are hard because there are no easy answers or recipes. They are hard because your emotions are at odds with your logic. They are hard because you don’t know the answer and you cannot ask for help without showing weakness.

Overwhelmed, Page 274

…when we slow down, when we learn to pause and notice where we are and feel at home, our complex brain literally grows bigger.

Thanks for the Feedback, Page 274

…coaching your coach – discussing the process of what helps you and why – is one of the most powerful ways to accelerate your learning.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 274

Confronting the threats we face in the world cannot be done alone, at least not very effectively. It takes the help and support of others – others who believe in us.

Sooner Safer Happier, Page 274

Regardless of what is being measured, measure the work not the worker and focus on the trend over time rather than the absolute, as contexts vary.

The Art of the Start 2.0, Page 274

Invoking consistency can help make your startup endure because it provides a mental break from choosing between options and reconsidering past decisions.

The Art of the Start 2.0, Page 274

When people let others know that they’ve made a commitment, they tend to complete that commitment.