“long-term success at work often depends on not trying to meet every demand placed on us. The best way to make room for both life and career is to make choices deliberately—to set limits and stick to them.”
― Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
― Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
“If coming up with ten ideas sounds too hard, then come up with twenty.”
― The Power of No: Because One Little Word Can Bring Health, Abundance, and Happiness
― The Power of No: Because One Little Word Can Bring Health, Abundance, and Happiness
“Hold your breath. Try holding your breath for just thirty seconds. That’s all it takes. Try it right now while you are looking at this line. Now…on the twenty-ninth second, do any opinions matter?”
― Choose Yourself
― Choose Yourself
“Luck equals (1) diversification plus (2) persistence.”
― The Power of No: Because One Little Word Can Bring Health, Abundance, and Happiness
― The Power of No: Because One Little Word Can Bring Health, Abundance, and Happiness
“Taking initiative pays off. It is hard to visualize someone as a leader if she is always waiting to be told what to do.”
― Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
― Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
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