Henry Oddi

“Dependent arising is one of Buddhism’s central doctrines. According to scholar John J. Holder, “the catalyst for the Buddha’s enlightenment was his penetrative insight into the dependently arisen nature of all that exists. All existing things are conditioned by other things.”
― Jocelyn Davis, The Art of Quiet Influence: Timeless Wisdom for Leading without Authority

“In Asia, influence is about relational systems of obligation—not power and control, but building social currency. You give people access to others based on your relationship, not necessarily on their performance. Should you later request help from them, they will of course try hard to help you. You reach out into your networks and create opportunities. Business and social are not seen as different; both are about helping people move forward in whatever they’re doing.”
― Jocelyn Davis, The Art of Quiet Influence: Timeless Wisdom for Leading without Authority

“In other words, there should be no big “Aha!s” along your route. Talk to any good bikers and they will tell you how important it is for there to be few, if any, big “Aha!s” along the way. That’s because a surprise like this usually spells trouble and signals the fact that we didn’t take the time to understand and account for all known factors along our ride. And that can be hazardous to our health.”
― Dwain M. DeVille, The Biker's Guide to Business: When Business and Life Meet at the Crossroads

“Sages do not hoard. Having bestowed all they have on others, they have yet more. Having given all they have to others, they are richer still. The way of heaven benefits and does not harm; The way of the sage is bountiful and does not contend.1”
― Jocelyn Davis, The Art of Quiet Influence: Timeless Wisdom for Leading without Authority