Quotes

The Progress Principle, Page 098

When our work is devoid of meaning, then even completing a long list of tasks cannot yield a genuine sense of accomplishment.

Drive, Page 98

Autonomy over task has long been critical to [people’s] ability to create. And good leaders (as opposed to competent ‘managers’) understand this in their bones.

No Hard Feelings, Page 098

…try this magic line [in salary negotiations]: ‘I don’t want my salary to be a distraction to me while I’m in this role.’

How to Become a Rainmaker, Page 98

Rainmakers get buying commitments before they give selling demonstrations.

The Rare Find, Page 98

…most of us dodge the hard work of extracting lasting truths from the zigzags of our own careers… We would rather settle for a soothing narrative…

How Big Things Get Done, Page 098

When delivery fails, efforts to figure out why tend to focus exclusively on delivery. That’s understandable, but it’s a mistake.

How, Page 98

The language of values inspires us because values are aspirational in nature.

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Page 98

It’s not about you. It’s about what other people think of you.

The E-Myth Revisited, Page 98

…the purpose of your life is not to serve your business, but… to serve your life…

168 Hours, Page 98

Untold work time is wasted due to muddled directives that then need to be clarified.