“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”
John Wooden ― Basketball player
Read Story“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”
John Wooden ― Basketball player
Get out of your own way! No one person is good at everything. Acknowledging personal weaknesses is beneficial to charting one’s path (way-finding), but anything beyond that is underserved. Always let your strengths light your...
“Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.”
Voltaire (1694-1778) ― Writer/Philosopher
This phrase makes me focus on the good instead of trying to make things the best they can. In business school it has been extremely helpful to use it for prioritizing my work/life balance.
“When it comes to standards, as a leader, it’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.”
Jocko Willink and Leif Babin ― Authors/Former Navy SEALs
As a leader, you are accountable for your actions and the actions of your subordinates.
“If you won’t be stressed about it in one year why be stressed about it now?”
Anonymous
It is easy to think what is happening right now is very stressful and you let it consume you. It is important to think, “Will this matter in the future?” and, if not, try all...
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
Dr. Seuss (1904-1991) ― Author
Reminds us that those that matter to us love us for who we are, and there will always be haters but they aren’t worth your time.
“Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.”
@debihope on Twitter (often incorrectly attributed to, science fiction writer, William Gibson who re-tweeted it)
Some people can just be dicks and there are too many people running around to force yourself to deal with the bad ones
“If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn’t thinking.”
General George Patton (1885-1945) ― U.S. Army Commander, World War II
Present your own opinion no matter what. If someone cares enough to ask you for an opinion, the least you can do is provide honest input.
“On matters of style, swim with the current. On matters of principle, stand like a rock.”
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) ― President of the United States, 1801 to 1809
I have a strange obsession with Thomas Jefferson, and this is one of my favorite quotes of his. I can’t remember the first time I heard it or read it, but I’ve always loved the...
“Always keep things in perspective”
Angie Martinez ― Actress/Radio broadcaster
Research shows that we have a massive tendency to overestimate the effect that a particular outcome—promotion, new project, new location, etc. will have on our lives and our happiness. Knowing that, don’t sweat the small...
“Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.”
Bill Gates ― Entrepreneur/Businessman/Philanthropist
Failing is the ultimate opportunity to learn (if taken advantage of). Although creating positive feedback loops (even in times of success) are beneficial habits, failures are an opportunity to see an entirely different perspective that...