Quotes

The No Asshole Rule, Page 110

…this blend of constant dissatisfaction, unquenchable desires, and overbearing competitiveness can damage your mental health.

Winners Never Cheat, Page 110

Life is not a game of Solitaire; people depend on one another.

The Art of Possibility, Page 110

Speaking in possibility springs from the appreciation that what we say creates a reality; how we define things sets a framework for life to unfold.

The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Page 110

…being too busy to train is the moral equivalent of being too hungry to eat.

Unreasonable Hospitality, Page 110

Often, the perfect moment to give someone more responsibility is before they’re ready. Take a chance, and that person will almost always work extra hard to prove you right.

Average is Over, Page 110

Human intuition is becoming radically aware of its own limitations.

Think Like a Champion, Page 110

Think how boring it would be to just sail into things and have everything be perfect. You can’t prove your merit on quiet waters, whether you’re a businessman or a mariner.

Range, Page 110

Focusing narrowly on many fine details specific to a problem at hand feels like the exact right thing to do, when it is often exactly wrong.

Traction, Page 110

You must do a little pruning from time to time for the organization to flourish.

The Effective Manager, Page 110

It’s an important managerial rule to never ask a question of your directs if you don’t intend to honor their answer.