Rex Wilson

“In the beginning, repeating a habit is essential to build up evidence of your desired identity. As you latch on to that new identity, however, those same beliefs can hold you back from the next level of growth. When working against you, your identity creates a kind of “pride” that encourages you to deny your weak spots and prevents you from truly growing. This is one of the greatest downsides of building habits.”
― James Clear, Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones

“whatever habits are normal in your culture are among the most attractive behaviors you’ll find.”
― James Clear, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

“If this book accomplishes only one thing, I hope it gets you over that fear of conflict and encourages you to navigate it with empathy”
― Chris Voss, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It

“The F-word—“Fair”—is an emotional term people usually exploit to put the other side on the defensive and gain concessions. When your counterpart drops the F-bomb, don’t get suckered into a concession. Instead, ask them to explain how you’re mistreating them.”
― Chris Voss, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It