Quotes

Willpower, Page 62

Self-control without goals and other standards would be nothing more than aimless change, like trying to diet without any idea of which foods are fattening.

The Lean Startup, Page 62

The point is not to find the average customers but to find early adopters: the customers who feel the need for the product most acutely.

Average is Over, Page 62

Among the young there is a growing tendency to postpone adulthood, in part because lucrative job opportunities do not beckon.

Grit, Page 62

A clear, well-defined philosophy gives you the guidelines and boundaries that keep you on track. – Pete Carroll

Overwhelmed, Page 62

Stress… is no more and no less than the inability to predict and control the forces that shape our lives.

Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Page 62

Getting in touch with your emotions and tendencies takes honesty and courage.

The Lean Startup, Page 63

Even when experiments produce a negative result, those failures prove instructive and can influence the strategy.

The Rock Crusher, Page 063

The crusher creates economic value by reducing the risk of building the wrong thing and aligning the team on the ultimate solution.

Average is Over, Page 63

In a wealthy society, sometimes it’s just enough to get by and have a good time. It may not sound adventurous or even very American, but we’re going to be seeing more of that in the years to come.

The Infinite Game, Page 063

The order in which a person presents information more often than not reveals their actual priorities and the focus of their strategies.