Quotes

Zero to One, Page 34

If your industry is in a competitive equilibrium, the death of your business won’t matter to the world; some undifferentiated competitor will always be ready to take your place.

A Whole New Mind, Page 034

Mastery of design, empathy, play, and other seemingly ‘soft’ aptitudes is now the main way for individuals and firms to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Deep Work, Page 34

…the differences between expert performers and normal adults reflect a life-long period of deliberate effort to improve performance in a specific domain. – K. Anders Ericsson

168 Hours, Page 34

Corporate fortunes rise and fall, but businesses that succeed in modern times tend to be very focused on what they do better than anybody else.

Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 034

…people, when engaged in a mental sprint, may become effectively blind.

Sooner Safer Happier, Page 034

…customers are not just buying a point-in-time product, they are buying ongoing innovation and an experience.

Seductive Interaction Design, Page 034

…while there are certainly plenty of patterns and conventions we can fall back on, every project presents new and unique challenges.

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 034

When people have high demands and high control, their life can be hectic but manageable. They figure out what needs to be done and when.

The Art of the Start 2.0, Page 034

Elegance is the combination of power and simplicity. Elegance is what is not here, not what is. It cuts through the noise, captures our attention, and engages our hearts.

Grit, Page 34

…the focus on talent distracts us from something that is at least as important, and that is effort.