“Every conversation, every failure, every opportunity is a chance to get better. Starting today.” TodayOpportunityChanceConversationStartingGet BetterStarting Today Author:Gary W. Goldstein
“Consider spending less time talking, and more time prototyping, especially if you're not very good at talking.” IfsTalkingVery GoodSpendingMore TimeSpending Less Author:Paul Buchheit
“Until we let go of our mental images of who we are or who we should be, our vision remains clouded by expectation. But when we let go of everything, open ourselves to any truth, and see the world without fear or judgement, then we are finally able to begin the process of peeling off the shell of false identity that prevents our true self from growing and shining in to the world.” WorldShouldSelfAbleProcessVisionGrowingIdentityLetting GoExpectationsRemainsShiningJudgementWho We AreShellsTrue SelfCloudedPeeling Author:Paul Buchheit
“Many people with jobs have a fantasy about all the amazing things they would do if they didn't need to work. In reality, if they had the drive and commitment to do actually do those things, they wouldn't let a job get in the way.” PeopleIfsWayNeedsRealityJobsFantasyCommitmentAmazing Things Author:Paul Buchheit
“Email is not going to disappear. Possibly ever. Until the robots kill us all.” DisappearEmailRobots Author:Paul Buchheit
“Pick three key attributes or features, get those things very, very right, and then forget about everything else… By focusing on only a few core features in the first version, you are forced to find the true essence and value of the product.” FirstsValuesThreeForgetProductsKeysPicksEssenceCoreVersionsFeaturesAttributes Author:Paul Buchheit
“Part of the excitement was just seeing how the world would respond. I kind of like uncertainty to some extent, because it's a little bit of suspense and excitement and adventure, almost, right? And you can learn a lot even if things don't work out. But not everyone likes adventure. A lot of people seem to be against uncertainty, actually. In all areas of life.” PeopleIfsWorldKindLittlesSeemsBitsSeeingAdventureLittle BitAreasWork OutLikesSuspenseUncertaintyExcitement Author:Paul Buchheit
“I don’t trust the answers or the people who give me the answers. I believe in dirt and bone and flowers and fresh pasta and salsa cruda and red wine. I don’t believe in white wine; I insist on color.” PeopleGivingBelieveI BelieveWhiteAnswersColorFlowerRedGive MeWineDon't BelieveI Believe InBonesDirtDon't TrustPastaSalsaRed WineWhite Wine Author:Charles Bowden