Book Titles

Inaction almost always leads to failure, while making a decision promises at the very least the possibility of a positive outcome.

The world is overweighted with idea generators and underweighted with people actually willing to execute their ideas.

The bottom line: Ideas mean nothing without practical action…

Because entrepreneurs are always attempting to introduce new ideas, by definition they lead at the outset with a stubborn, contrarian quality.

…the greater your experience, the more comfortable you will become with endeavors that people on the outside perceive as high-risk.

Very often, the perceived risk of a situation outweighs the actual risk, leading to irrational behavior.

Prepare for crises by thinking in advance about what you’d do in various difficult situations…

Knowing you can rely on a network of friends, family, and loved ones permits you to take risks you might not otherwise consider.

…don’t let others determine your path, as peer-based risk aversion among friends can be contagious.

Starting a business from scratch requires the courage to take risks despite possible, and even probable, negative consequences.