Quotes

On Becoming a Leader, Page 123

In a perfect world, everyone would be encouraged to express, but not required to prove him- or herself. But neither the world nor we are perfect.

Distracted, Page 123

In this land of distraction, we begin to rely on fragments, snippets, and push-button answers, and that is not a step forward. That is the beginning of a cultural decline.

Grit, Page 123

…experts do it… Until they have finally mastered what they set out to do. Until what was a struggle before is now fluent and flawless.

Reset, Page 123

Habits conceal waste.

How the Mighty Fall, Page 123

Never give in. Be willing to change tactics, but never give up on your core purpose. Be willing to kill failed business ideas, but never give up on the idea of building a great company.

Only the Paranoid Survive, Page 123

Getting through a strategic inflection point involves confusion, uncertainty and disorder, both on a personal level if you are in management and on a strategic level for the enterprise as a whole.

On Becoming a Leader, Page 123

In order to avoid booby-trapping ourselves… we must understand that drive is healthy only when married to desire.

The Making of a Manager, Page 123

Recognize that everyone in the world goes through hard times, and give yourself permission to worry. Don’t pay the double tax on your mental load.

Good Boss, Bad Boss, Page 123

Good bosses don’t just get more out of their people and do it in more civilized ways; they attract and keep better people.

The Art of the Start 2.0, Page 123

The best mentality is to assume that you’ll never be able to raise money again.