Quotes

Radical Candor, Page 031

Unfortunately, conventional wisdom and a lot of management advice pushes bosses to challenge less, rather than encouraging them to care more.

Feel the Fear… and Do It Anyway, Page 31

Your subconscious believes only what it hears, not what is true.

Zero to One, Page 31

The competitive ecosystem pushes people toward ruthlessness or death.

Getting to Yes, Page 31

Fear may breed anger, and anger, fear. Emotions may quickly bring a negotiation to an impasse or an end.

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Page 31

If you press people to identify the motives behind their self-interest it usually boils down to four items: money, power, status, and popularity. These are the standard payoffs for success.

Seductive Interaction Design, Page 031

Not only do aesthetics affect perceived usability, they also influence actual performance.

Think Again, Page 31

Visions for change are more compelling when they include visions of continuity.

Winners Never Cheat, Page 31

Humans are unique for their ability to recognize righteous paths from indecent ones. And when we choose the wrong route, we squirm – at least inwardly.

The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, Page 031

It is through… embracing self-acceptance that we’re freed to both acknowledge the obstacles we face and build the capacities we need to perform at our best.

Fail Fast, Fail Often, Page 031

The cruel irony of the fear of failure is that in attempting to avoid failure, people often act in ways that guarantee it.