Quotes

Grit, Page 144

…the long days and evenings of toil, the setbacks and disappointments and struggle – the sacrifice – all this is worth it because… efforts pay dividends to other people.

Working Identity, Page 144

Defining moments make it clear that there is no turning back.

Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Page 144

…having people not judge your use of your time and only judge your accomplishments is an amazingly liberating feeling.

From Paycheck to Purpose, Page 144

The first step is the most important step.

Reality is Broken, Page 144

As we develop alternate realities, we need to be both open-minded and critical about what actually raises our quality of life, what helps us participate more fully in our real lives, and what simply serves as yet another distraction.

Fierce Conversations, Page 144

People deserve to know exactly what is required of them, how and on what criteria they will be judged (including attitude), and how they are doing.

Working Identity, Page 144

Getting fired or receiving a bad performance review are classic unfreezing events. Events like these defy the view of ourselves as competent professionals; they can make us realize we are not in the driver’s seat…

Average is Over, Page 144

…Turing notes that a machine will be most effective, cognitively speaking, when it does something other than imitate or try to imitate a man.

Think Like a Champion, Page 144

…to each his own. We all have our own process. The results are what matter.

CrazyBusy, Page 144

Investing your time wisely requires that you prioritize what you do. If you don’t, leeches in the form of disagreeable people and insignificant projects will rob you of your time.