...Rota began by explaining that the advice we give others is always the advice we need to follow most. Seeing as it was too late for him to follow certain lessons, he decided he would share them with the audience...
...Find a cofounder with complementary skills, but the same moral compass as you...
...I think public speaking is one of the most important skills that anyone can develop. It’s a superpower, a professional and personal cheat code...
...The most important things can’t be taught, they must be learned. Just because you can’t be taught what you need doesn’t mean you can absolve yourself from learning. You can learn the principles but you can’t learn the patience. You can copy the answer but not the understanding and confidence. These you need to learn on your own...
...One bird at the head of the flock can lead 100 others if they’re enrolled in the journey...
...This introduction to six key concepts are critical building blocks for developing a detailed perspective of how the world works from a systems perspective and will enhance your ability to think divergently and creatively for a positive impact...
...We tend to think of serendipity as something that just happens to us, when actually it’s a process of spotting and connecting the dots, to see bridges where others see gaps. ‘Smart luck’ or serendipity is about creating meaningful accidents – and making accidents meaningful...
...There’s nothing wrong with hoping for the best. But the best-case scenario is rarely the one that comes to pass. Being realistic about what is likely to happen positions you for a range of possible outcomes and gives you peace of mind...
...When big ideas show up, almost no one sees what’s possible. All they notice is that change is risky and new stuff might not work...
...I think the way to "solve" the problem of procrastination is to let delight pull you instead of making a to-do list push you. Work on an ambitious project you really enjoy, and sail as close to the wind as you can, and you'll leave the right things undone...
...What’s your secret to writing so many books? The answer is that I have a system, a process that helps me be productive. It’s not my system exactly, as I’ve taken many strategies from the greatest writers to ever do it...
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...How to escape the trappings of more and figure out what enough means for your life...
...Focus on questions, not answers, for breakthrough insights...
...A paradox is defined as a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true...
...Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away...
...Do...Plan...Question...Drop...
...While amateurs may attempt to start from scratch when trying to make something creative in a new area, professionals know they must first get in touch with the existing territory...
...How do we keep everyone in the loop without everyone getting tangled in everyone else's business?...
...Do new things often. This seems to be really important. Not only does doing new things seem to slow down the perception of time, increase happiness, and keep life interesting, but it seems to prevent people from calcifying in the ways that they think...
