Quotes

Fail Fast, Fail Often, Page 060

Experiencing things firsthand is not only the most informative way to explore what you are curious about, but also provides one of the key ways to get exposed to opportunities you have not yet considered. So go see for yourself!

Drive, Page 60

Without a healthy baseline, motivation of any sort is difficult and often impossible.

The Psychology of Money, Page 060

…few gains are so great that they’re worth wiping yourself out over.

The Inspirational Leader, Page 060

An efficient leader leads by encouraging and not by trying to instill fear in the hearts of their followers.

Amp It Up, Page 060

Without strong execution, there is literally no way to know whether a strategy is failing.

When, Page 60

One problem with afternoons is that if we stick with a task too long, we lose sight of the goal we’re trying to achieve, a process known as ‘habituation.’

On Becoming a Leader, Page 060

Leaders begin, then, by backing themselves, inspiring themselves, trusting themselves, and ultimately inspire others by being trustworthy.

The Effective Manager, Page 60

Micromanagement is by definition unreasonable.

Switch, Page 60

When you want someone to behave in a new way, explain the ‘new way’ clearly. Don’t assume the new moves are obvious.

A World Without Email, Page 60

…we often overestimate the rational nature of our workloads. If a task is on our plate, it’s because it’s important – part of the job.