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“Oppenheimer’s warnings were ignored—and ultimately, he was silenced. Like that rebellious Greek god Prometheus—who stole fire from Zeus and bestowed it upon humankind, Oppenheimer gave us atomic fire. But then, when he tried to control it, when he sought to make us aware of its terrible dangers, the powers-that-be, like Zeus, rose up in anger to punish him.”
― American Prometheus: THE INSPIRATION FOR 'OPPENHEIMER', WINNER OF 7 OSCARS, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE, BEST DIRECTOR AND BEST ACTOR
― American Prometheus: THE INSPIRATION FOR 'OPPENHEIMER', WINNER OF 7 OSCARS, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE, BEST DIRECTOR AND BEST ACTOR
“If you do something wrong, it is more likely that someone will share it then if you do something right.”
― The Grand Opening Game Plan: Secrets From 100+ Grand Openings: Strategies & Tactics We Learned To Acquire Customers Before Launch
― The Grand Opening Game Plan: Secrets From 100+ Grand Openings: Strategies & Tactics We Learned To Acquire Customers Before Launch
“The most effective communicators pause before they speak and ask themselves: Why am I opening my mouth? Unless we know what kind of discussion we’re hoping for—and what type of discussion our companions want—we’re at a disadvantage.”
― Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
― Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
“most of the top skills required to future-proof a career fall under communication in all its forms: storytelling, public speaking, synthesizing and clarifying messages, translating information for different audiences and contexts, crafting an inspiring vision, developing relationships, and inspiring trust.”
― The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World's Greatest Salesman
― The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World's Greatest Salesman
“Why would we choose to focus on problems that impact small groups of people if we could address the problem that impacts everyone—especially if, in doing so, we could significantly impact all those other, smaller problems?”
― Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To
― Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To
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