The following great insight has been adopted from Malcolm Gladwell’s book Blink
“Extreme visual clarity, tunnel vision, diminished sound, and the sense that time is slowing down. this is how the human body reacts to extreme stress.”
Tag: self help tips
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Is SELLING always a ZERO SUM game?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Daniel Pink’s book Drive
“To sell well is to convince someone else to part with resources—not to deprive that person, but to leave him better off in the end.”
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After knowing this would you not DEVELOP a GROWTH MINDSET?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Daniel Pink’s book Drive
“People can have two different mindsets. Those with a “fixed mindset” believe that their talents and abilities are carved in stone. Those with a “growth mindset” believe that their talents and abilities can be developed. Fixed mindsets see every encounter as a test of their worthiness. Growth mindsets see the same encounters as opportunities to improve.”
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Is INNOVATION CHEAP or EXPENSIVE in the LONG run?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Daniel Pink’s book Drive
“The ultimate freedom for creative groups is the freedom to experiment with new ideas. Some skeptics insist that innovation is expensive. In the long run, innovation is cheap. Mediocrity is expensive—and autonomy can be the antidote.” “TOM KELLEY General Manager, IDEO”
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Why is GREATNESS unthinkable without a VISION?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Daniel Pink’s book Drive
“Greatness and nearsightedness are incompatible. Meaningful achievement depends on lifting one’s sights and pushing toward the horizon.”
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Which is that SINGLE most important HUMAN TRAIT?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin
“Optimism is the most important human trait, because it allows us to evolve our ideas, to improve our situation, and to hope for a better tomorrow.”
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After knowing this won’t you COMPETE with YOURSELF?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin
“The problem with competition is that it takes away the requirement to set your own path, to invent your own method, to find a new way.”
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How prepared are you to deal with DISCOMFORT?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin
“Discomfort brings engagement and change. Discomfort means you’re doing something that others were unlikely to do, because they’re hiding out in the comfortable zone. When your uncomfortable actions lead to success, the organization rewards you and brings you back for more.”
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What is it that TRULY defines an ARTIST?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin
“An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artist takes it personally.”
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Did you know your WILLPOWER is like a MUSCLE?
The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work
“You have a finite amount of willpower that becomes depleted as you use it. Your will, in other words, is not a manifestation of your character that you can deploy without limit; it’s instead like a muscle that tires.”