Quotes

Tribes, Page 113

The organizations that need innovation the most are the ones that do the most to stop it from happening. It’s a bit of a paradox, but once you see it, it’s a tremendous opportunity.

Reality is Broken, Page 113

…true happiness comes not from thinking more about ourselves, but rather from thinking less of ourselves…

Management, Page 113

Instead of searching for the right organization, management needs to learn to look for, to develop, to test: The organization that fits the task.

CrazyBusy, Page 113

Most of the time we pay attention for reasons other than that we decided to. We are seduced, tantalized, subliminally redirected, unintentionally engaged by some extraneous stimulus, or focused on some task because we are compelled to be.

Talent is Overrated, Page 113

…don’t just read the news, imagine how it might affect the business you’re in or want to be in, and answer the question: What would you do? Then comes a critically important step: Write your answer down and keep it.

The Lean Product Playbook, Page 113

The likelihood of a user successfully completing a task is directly related to the amount of effort it takes.

A Sense of Urgency, Page 113

…our success in meeting the challenges of the past tells us little about a future that constantly throws new problems and opportunities at us.

Reality is Broken, Page 113

Joining any collective effort and embracing feelings of awe can help us unlock our potential to lead a meaningful life and to leave a meaningful mark on the world.

Management, Page 113

The purpose of the work on making the future is not to decide what should be done tomorrow, but what should be done today to have a tomorrow.

CrazyBusy, Page 113

Only by deliberately deciding what to attend can you protect yourself against having your attention stolen.