Quotes

Think Again, Page 45

We take pride in making rapid progress, which promotes a false sense of mastery. That jump-starts an overconfidence cycle, preventing us from doubting what we know and being curious about what we don’t.

Reality is Broken, Page 45

Whether it’s money, grades, promotions, popularity, attention, or just plain material things we want, scientists agree: seeking out external rewards is a sure path to sabotaging our own happiness.

The Inspirational Leader, Page 045

To embrace the spirit of servant leadership, you must first change your mindset and focus on providing service to others.

Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Page 45

Relationship management poses the greatest challenge for most people during times of stress.

Think Again, Page 45

…a crucial nutrient for the mind: humility. The antidote to getting stuck on Mount Stupid is taking a regular dose of it.

Reality is Broken, Page 45

…when we set out to make our own happiness, we’re focused on activity that generates intrinsic rewards – the positive emotions, personal strengths, and social connections that we build…

Drive, Page 45

…artists report feeling significantly more constrained when doing commissioned works than when doing non-commissioned works.

The Power of Regret, Page 45

We need the ability to regret our poor decisions – to feel bad about them – precisely so we can improve those decisions in the future.

Decisive, Page 45

What if we started every decision by asking some simple questions: What are we giving up by making this choice? What else could we do with the same time and money?

The Inspirational Leader, Page 045

…to become one of the greats of leadership, you must first develop a habit of service.