Book Titles

The Quarter-Life Breakthrough
Invent Your Own Path, Find Meaningful Work, and Build a Life That Matters

By Smiley Poswolsky

Year Published: 2016
ISBN-13: 978-0143109525
Categories: Invention, Life, Meaning

128 Quotes Found

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The Quarter-Life Breakthrough:

If you want to make an impact, all you need is one person.

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The Quarter-Life Breakthrough:

You never know whose life you’re going to touch. Always show up and perform as if the president were sitting in the front row.

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The Quarter-Life Breakthrough:

Chances are your audience knows more than you think, and they might know more than you. Never speak down to your audience, Instead, engage them, ask them for feedback, and treat them like equals.

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The Quarter-Life Breakthrough:

Patience matters. Hustle matters. It takes time to build relationships with your clients, and it takes time to hone your craft.

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The Quarter-Life Breakthrough:

Hustle as hard as you can, and when you get rejected, don’t stop, keep hustling even harder.

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The Quarter-Life Breakthrough:

Living the dream isn’t chilling on a beach, it’s doing everything possible to make your unique contribution to the world. Living the dream is dedication to a higher purpose.

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The Quarter-Life Breakthrough:

…practice and persistence matter more than simply being passionate about your work.

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The Quarter-Life Breakthrough:

When you share your plan with others, you increase your chances of finding supporters who can help you achieve your breakthrough.

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The Quarter-Life Breakthrough:

Breakthroughs require personal hustle, but they also require outside help. Every breakthrough is the result of both hard work and finding the right people to support your journey.

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The Quarter-Life Breakthrough:

As soon as you have an idea of what lily pad you want to leap to next, share your idea with people you trust.

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