Quotes

Outliers, Page 120

We tell rags-to-riches stories because we find something captivating in the idea of a lone hero battling overwhelming odds.

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 120

Give people more freedom and they respond not with less focus but with more.

Leading the Unleadable, Page 120

Outright impossible goals are depressing; however; goals that are outrageously hard and very worth doing are inspiring.

Zero to One, Page 120

Talented people don’t need to work for you: they have plenty of options.

Hidden Potential, Page 120

Sometimes we need to discover things no guide can provide and write our own directions.

CrazyBusy, Page 120

In this busy age, a new person or idea is lucky to get even a first look.

Willpower, Page 120

Once you’ve taken the first two steps in self-control – setting a goal and monitoring your behavior – you’re confronted with a personal question: Should you focus on how far you’ve come or how much remains to be done?

Never Split the Difference, Page 120

…hiding a deadline means you’re negotiating with yourself, and you always lose when you do.

How the Mighty Fall, Page 120

…above all, do not ever capitulate to the idea that an era of success must inevitably be followed by decline and demise brought on by forces outside your control.

Thinking, Fast and Slow, Page 120

Any number that you are asked to consider as a possible solution to an estimation problem will induce an anchoring effect.