Quotes

Talent is Overrated, Page 118

The best performers observe themselves closely. They are in effect able to step outside themselves, monitor what is happening in their own minds, and ask how it’s going.

Zero to One, Page 118

…without substance perks don’t work.

Absolute Value, Page 118

For any given decision, the greater the reliance on one source, the lower the need for other sources.

Never Eat Alone, Page 118

Ideally, you’d like to invite a stable of speakers to your dinner, which will provide a star-studded draw to your little event.

Lost and Founder, Page 119

One of the great things startups can do is massively accelerate your career path.

Absolute Value, Page 119

…experiments show that sometimes we are willing to rely so much on other people, that we are willing to push aside not only our preferences, but the evidence in front of us.

Never Eat Alone, Page 119

“The more active you become in playing ‘host’ of your own conference within a conference, the better you’ll be at helping other people make connections, making you a center of influence.”

Never Split the Difference, Page 119

When the negotiation is over for one side, it’s over for the other too.

The Infinite Game, Page 119

Fear is such a powerful motivator that it can force us to act in ways that are completely counter to our own or our organization’s best interests.

Outliers, Page 119

Successful people don’t do it alone. Where they come from matters. They’re products of particular places and environments.