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Good to Great by Jim Collins
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Book:
“When [what you are deeply passionate about, what you can be best in the world at and what drives your economic engine] come together, not only does your work move toward greatness, but so does your life. For, in the end, it is impossible to have a great life unless it is a meaningful life. And it is very difficult to have a meaningful life without meaningful work. Perhaps, then, you might gain that rare tranquility that comes from knowing that you’ve had a hand in creating something of intrinsic excellence that makes a contribution. Indeed, you might even gain that deepest of all satisfactions: knowing that your short time here on this earth has been well spent, and that it mattered.”
Note:
Find the work which you have a passion for. Forcing yourself to work on things you don’t like is a waste of time, and a waste of life.
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Book:
“The moment you feel the need to tightly manage someone, you’ve made a hiring mistake.”
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Good leaders don't micromanage each individual, they empower their team members to take ownership of their work and foster a culture of trust and autonomy.
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Book:
“Faith in the endgame helps you live through the months or years of buildup.”
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Believe and trust the process.
Sooner or later great effort leads to great outcomes, just be patient.
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Book:
“While you can buy your way to growth, you absolutely cannot buy your way to greatness.”
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True greatness comes from character, not money. Focus on building and improving your character.
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Book:
“You absolutely cannot make a series of good decisions without first confronting the brutal facts.”
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Face reality and be brutally honest when making a decision.
Seek clarity, not ignorance.
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