Book Titles

Cognitive skills that amplify our ability to take in and understand information lay the groundwork for becoming a sponge. As we become more spongelike, we become better equipped to achieve greater things.

Absorptive capacity is the ability to recognize, value, assimilate, and apply new information.

Being reactive and ego driven is a surefire way to short-circuit learning. It traps people in a protective bubble.

Learning is more likely when people are reactive and growth oriented. Responding with an eye toward improvement makes people moldable, like clay.

It’s easy for people to be critics or cheerleaders. It’s harder to get them to be coaches… A coach sees your potential and helps you become a better version of yourself.

There’s nothing wrong with taking criticism personally. Taking it personally shows you’re taking it seriously. Getting upset isn’t a mark of weakness or even defensiveness – as long as your ego doesn’t stand in the way of your learning.

Many people fail to benefit from constructive criticism because they overreact and under-correct.

…to be disciplined in some areas, we have to let others go.

Tolerating flaws isn’t just something novices need to do – it’s part of becoming an expert and continuing to gain mastery. The more you grow, the better you know which flaws are acceptable.

…the purpose of reviewing your mistakes isn’t to shame your past self. It’s to educate your future self.