Quotes

When, Page 112

Wins needn’t be large to be meaningful.

ReWork, Page 112

Problems can usually be solved with simple, mundane solutions. That means there’s no glamorous work.

Only the Paranoid Survive, Page 112

…don’t shut off your radar screens and go on about your business, discounting everything even if at first it seems quite crummy.

Good to Great, Page 112

You can’t just go off-site for two days, pull out a bunch of flip charts, do breakout discussions, and come up with a deep understanding.

Deep Work, Page 112

…it takes time to ease into a state of concentration…

What if it Does Work Out?, Page 112

The truth is, when we are blown off, the vast majority of the time it is not even about us. The person who rejects us is simply focused on other qualities than those we have to offer.

Willpower, Page 112

Nature doesn’t really care whether you feel good. It selects for traits that improve survival and reproduction.

ReWork, Page 112

…build something that gets the job done and then move on. This approach may not earn you oohs and aahs, but it lets you get on with it.

Only the Paranoid Survive, Page 113

When you think about it, first versions of most things usually are [disappointing].

What if it Does Work Out?, Page 113

Rejection… can feel like the biggest disaster, especially when delivered – often very abruptly – when you’re least expecting it. But actually, success and failure are on the exact same road – success is just farther down the path.