Quotes

A World Without Email, Page 51

…prioritization of abstract written communication over in-person communication disregarded the immensely complex and finely tuned social circuits that our species evolved to optimize our ability to work cooperatively.

Think Again, Page 51

When our imposter fear crops up, the usual advice is to ignore them… Instead, we might be better off embracing those fears…

Range, Page 051

One good tool is rarely enough in a complex, interconnected, rapidly changing world.

Grit, Page 51

…skill is not the same thing as achievement…

Priceless, Page 051

Many economic choices are gambles. Given our uncertain world, the difficult and interesting choices are always gambles of one kind or another.

Only the Paranoid Survive, Page 051

The first mover and only the first mover, the company that acts while the others dither, has a true opportunity to gain time over its competitors – and time advantage, in business, is the surest way to gain market share.

The Tipping Point, Page 051

…by having a foot in so many different worlds, [connectors] have the effect of bringing them all together.

Seductive Interaction Design, Page 051

Look for opportunities to reinforce or replace text with visuals.

Average is Over, Page 51

Most of the measured declines in employment participation have been coming from younger men, not early retirees.

Leaders Eat Last, Page 51

Give us something specific to set our sights on, something we can measure our progress toward, and we are more likely to achieve it.