Book Titles

The Messy Middle
Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture

By Scott Belsky

Year Published: 2018
ISBN-13: 978-0735218079
Categories: Boldness, Entrepreneurship, Volatility

122 Quotes Found

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The Messy Middle:

If you’ve lost conviction but refuse to change course because of what you’ve already invested or achieved, then you’re officially doing things for the wrong reason.

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The Messy Middle:

Paradoxically, the busier you are at any moment in time, the better your decisions may be because of the greater perspective you have… – Alexa von Tobel

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The Messy Middle:

…you can make progress only by focusing forward and removing yourself from the constant concern for what has already happened.

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The Messy Middle:

Whether you’re an author suffering for writer’s block or a start-up team struggling to satisfy its customers, the solution is to change the question you’re asking.

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The Messy Middle:

When you’re building something new, focus on asking the right questions instead of having the right answers.

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The Messy Middle:

Conflict prompts disappointment, followed by perspective and self-examination, and ultimately another attempt with a renewed sense of purpose.

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The Messy Middle:

Every storm better prepares us for the next. Trying again after getting beaten down is never easy – but the important things never are.

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The Messy Middle:

When you find your mind drifting to the past and questioning yourself, focus on the fact that you are now more qualified to weather what’s ahead.

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The Messy Middle:

Curiosity is the fuel you need to play the long game.

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The Messy Middle:

Playing the long game is a test of your fortitude, your ability to persevere, and just how genuine your interests are.

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