Matthew Parks

“I genuinely believe that relationships with family and close friends are one of the greatest sources of happiness in life. It sounds simple, but like any important investment, these relationships need consistent attention and care. But there are two forces that will be constantly working against this happening. First, you’ll be routinely tempted to invest your resources elsewhere—in things that will provide you with a more immediate payoff. And second, your family and friends rarely shout the loudest to demand your attention. They love you and they want to support your career, too. That can add up to neglecting the people you care about most in the world. The theory of good money, bad money explains that the clock of building a fulfilling relationship is ticking from the start. If you don’t nurture and develop those relationships, they won’t be there to support you if you find yourself traversing some of the more challenging stretches of life, or as one of the most important sources of happiness in your life.”
― Clayton M. Christensen, How Will You Measure Your Life?

“People whose hearts are at war toward others can't consider others' objections and challenges enough to be able to find a way through them.”
― Arbinger Institute, The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict

“As painful as it is to receive contempt from another, it is more debilitating by far to be filled with contempt for another.”
― Arbinger Institute, The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict

“The more sure I am that I'm right, the more likely I will actually be mistaken. My need to be right makes it more likely that I will be wrong! Likewise, the more sure I am that I am mistreated, the more likely I am to miss ways that I am mistreating others myself. My need for justification obscures the truth.”
― Arbinger Institute, The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict