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tell stories, they are extremely powerful

have a hierarchy of problems

shoot for the moon, if you miss you’ll be among the stars

build business to create economic opportunity, not just to make money

don’t prioritize your schedule, schedule your priorities

the journey is the reward

learn to earn, so you can return (give back)

until you commit, there is always the opportunity to step back

succeeding as a leader is difficult; it’s dependent on the success of the individuals

no blue, no green; water is life

start

we measure what's easiest not what matters most

don’t quit

you are never given a wish without the power to make it true

skills can be taught, character you have or you don’t

intelligence is secondary to diligence

you miss 100% of the shots you don't take

value relationships

always focus on win-win relationships

the partner you choose will be the most important career decision you make, more so than your industry or first manager

focus on results

never let anyone other than you execute on your dream

life is like cycling; if you are coasting, you are going downhill

opportunities don’t happen, you create them

inhale the future, exhale the past

be humble

values are like fingerprints, you leave them all over everything you do

take risks to pursue what you truly love

don't play to win, play to learn

when two people always agree, one of them is unnecessary

the easiest thing to do is nothing

we don't see things as they are, we see them as we are

be intentionally lazy

real champions sweat

keep learning

attitude will make or break your success

the world is run by those who show up

pain of quitting is exponentially higher than pain of continuing

stay hungry for growth

have a no jerks policy

just do it

persist when faced with adversity

feel obligated to respectfully challenge decisions when you disagree

if a student doesn't learn, it's the teacher's fault

there's no such thing as failure, only failure to learn

if you fall on your face, at least you're moving forward

you don’t choose your passion, your passion chooses you

profit is the applause from appreciative customers and committed employees

motivation and effects of bathing don't last, do them daily

the rule of 72 is a powerful tool to forecast future value of an asset

perfection is the enemy of progress

compartmentalize your life

learning doesn’t stop

become the rock of trust for people in your life

when in doubt, listen to your customers

common sense is not common practice

focus on what you can control

a mistake is a lesson, not a loss; a temporary and necessary detour not a dead-end

you have to do what you need to do before you can do what you want to do

it's not how we make mistakes, but how we correct them that defines us

be in it to win it

it’s about experimenting, reflecting and revising

amor fati; love and embrace your fate

art is synonymous to science; science is synonymous to art

do onto others as you want them to do to you

follow through like a beast on every swing

people will always remember how you made them feel

make the most of life

accountability + candor + generosity + vulnerability = trust

it’s all about how many times you get up

better others so they can better you

don’t sweat the small stuff

surround yourself with amazing people who inspire you

ideas are easy, execution matters

start small and slow and aim to grow

when you get the choice to sit it out or dance; I hope you dance

self care is discipline, not indulgence

don't seek solutions, wait for them

constantly seek criticism, a well-thought out critique is gold

measure twice cut once

be fearful when others are greedy, be greedy when others are fearful

be fearless, don't worry about failure

it's okay to make mistakes

none of us is smart enough to figure everything out

help others

every interaction with customer is an opportunity to learn about them

train yourself to find undervalued assets

decision, action, consequence

have a clear goal in life and stop imagining what will go wrong

empowering others to find a vision is what makes you a leader

don’t let what you can’t do get in the way of what you can

scared money don't make money

the best life plans are the ones you don't make

a reputation is easier kept than recovered

every conversation is an invitation to risk revealing the real you

find the power in other people and enable it

whether you think you can or you can’t, you are right

you learn most from people who are least like you

if something is not right, do something

winning is fun

never doubt a small group of committed people can change the world

anything worth doing is worth doing better

have fun along the way

someone is sitting in the shade today because of the tree that someone else planted yesterday

it's the crazy ones that change the world

if i had any humility, i would be perfect

you are happy or aren't, there's no 'happier'

focus

invest in yourself

if you are not growing, you're shrinking

nothing is impossible for the man who doesn't have to do it himself

compound interest grows slowly at first, but it accelerates and brings great rewards

never tame your obsessions

good, bad or best, never let it rest; till your good is better and your better is best

the more you know the more you realize how little you know

it's better when leaders believe in their followers

done is better than perfect

never be worried to take risks

surround yourself with amazing people

face your fears

it’s all about people and relationships with the people

if you really want to do it, you have to make it happen

life doesn't come without sacrifices

concentration constricts, attention expands

don't count the days, make the days count

whether you think you can or you can’t, you are right

the best revenge is to not be like your enemy

a goal of business should be to do good in the society

what you say interests people, who you are inspires them

be mindful of alternative approaches

life challenges are the greatest catalyst for self-empowerment

follow your peace and passion, and you will find your destiny

you have problems in volume; you need solutions in volume

it is what it will be, not what we wish it will be

don't fool yourself cause you are easiest to fool

figure out your why

for a great life, you need a good wife and one good friend

don't worry about the fruit of your actions; just do the action

believe in yourself

always make sure you understand the nitty-gritty details of your work

when you get comfortable, move on

innovation = necessity/ time left

just be yourself

there's always good to find in people and situations; you just have to look for it

doing nothing is hard, you never know when you are done

you can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do

key to success in entrepreneurship to the ability to endure pain and be naive

never think you've made it, this mindset will only limit your growth

you should never outsource the most difficult problem

life is in the transitions

systems work, people fail

be authentic

context is king

make time for the people in your life that matter

transition from being a go-getter to a go-giver

benchmark yourself and your team against the best

forget what you don't need to know anymore

take risks

a mind stretched by a new idea or sensation never shrinks back

the best way to predict your future is to create it

it’s all about having fun

if you can't share, what good is having something?

without reflection, you will be in the same loop

crack a smile during difficult situations

everyday you have to wake up twice

love is the bridge between you and everything

be you, don't force yourself in to a box created by others

have no regrets

what you seek is seeking you

build with empathy for your users

following up is everything

go the extra mile, it's seldom crowded there

over promise over deliver

every time you fail, you get closer to success

winning alone is worse than losing together

success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm

intelligence is not directly proportional to formal education

set your mission and northstar values

a good night’s sleep is worth a million dollars

you will get better at what you do frequently

pain is inevitable; suffering is optional

every problem has a solution

indulge in something that nourishes your soul

thunder is impressive but it's the lightning that does the work

investors should be your best cheerleaders outside, and worst critics inside

live life to be a private success in addition to a public success

your network is your networth

you will be happy if you are giver than a taker

build the right culture

normal is boring

people may doubt what you say but they'll believe what you do

in the end, all you will take with you is what you've given away

hang out with people who are better than you

be optimistic for unknown opportunities

have a safety net for family emergencies

figure what you suck at and work around it

you need to know the details

serendipity has a plan for me

don’t ask if you have time, ask if you have the heart

know your worth

watch what you say in a crowded elevator

a worried person sees a problem, a concerned person solves it

have fun, smile, engage

when you stop learning, you stop

it's the people who built the pyramids

if you are going to think, think BIG

the only way to get to work is to love what you do

where are you, where would you like to be and how would you like to get there?

do not shy away from getting your hands dirty

comfort zone is the enemy of innovation

have a bias for action

don’t let anyone define what you are capable of

family is important, it makes you who you are

enjoy being uncomfortable

where there is disruption, there is an opportunity

improvise, overcome, adapt

if the world doesn't work according to your assumption then you should question your assumptions

do one thing you are deeply passionate about; can be the best at, and will drive your economic/ resource engine

people will forget what you said but never forget how you make them feel

if you are passionate and love what you do, you will find the answers

the best way to persuade someone is with your ears

ideas are a commodity, execution of them is not

the significance of our life is determined by the difference we’ve made to others’ lives

involve your children in your working environment

never give up

danger and delight grow on the same stock

ai is like life, what you get out will trump what you put in

what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

support others

you cannot scale your business faster than you can scale yourself

insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results

the way we see the problem is the problem

surround yourself with people who believe in you

what goes around comes around

don’t take yourself too seriously, nobody else does

skills and savvy get you to the top, character keeps you there

be grounded, be humble

listening is an art

first principles always overcome conventional wisdom

compound interest works, even for knowledge

when you are the absolute best, you get hated on the most

pay it forward, it will come back to you

our greatest ability is to change ourselves

own your identity and origins, there's no shame and no other choice

never take advice from someone who doesn’t have to live with the consequences

difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week

hard work that delivers results is undeniable

you have to be at the right place at the right time all the time, sometime the balls comes to you

you learn more when you teach, get more when you share

doer’s never look for logic, they just do it

really enjoy your mission

those who danced were considered insane by those who couldn't hear the music

love and respect - the more you give out, the more you get

forget things fast

surviving difficulties > being successful

exceed your team's expectations for you

the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; next best time is now

learn from other people's mistakes

to perform at the highest level, prepare at the highest level

judge someone by their questions than their answers

have confidence; in being right, in being wrong

never forget where you came from

offer advice, only when asked

if you want to meet the devil, have enough white space on your calendar

restraint

the world belongs to those who let it go

become what you respect, mirror what you admire

person in the arena is what really counts

love over fear

learn to listen better

spend 5% of your time on the problem and 95% on the solution

you lose self-control; you lose your power

what you obsess with becomes your reality

investments should be reliable, repeatable and scalable

do not be hard on yourself

good mentors can change lives

do your research

don’t create enemies, but defend if attacked 100% of the time

always try

if it's a bad time, you're growing

be aware

confidence paired with humility is a rare find

don’t look for advice

the more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in war

refined and processed foods are greatest threat to our health

thing's don't happen till you make them happen

short term pain is worth the long term gain

care about solving

be around a few, but, brilliant people

trust everyone to begin with

it's the courage to continue that counts

plan for the failure of your plan

whatever I am is because of listening, observing and doing

hire character, train skill

learning is the only sustainable source of competitive advantage

build consensus; you can't agree on the solution if you don't agree with the problem

never underestimate the power of smile and kindness

take a long term view of success

sky is the limit

move your body

learn from your mistakes

be a good human

no one of us is as smart as all of us

accountability requires consequences, can't have one without the other

an entrepreneur will work 100 hours to avoid working 40 hours for somebody else

do not accept any limitations

live everyday as if it was your last, as one day it will be

ditch the dream and be a doer

give all of you to things that matter most, instead of a little bit to all

I do the work but I am not the work I do

always stop and smell the roses

everyone has a plan, until you get hit in the face

grass isn't greener, just a different shade

pick your battles

have a singular focus on simplicity

use the naysayers as a guide and haters as fuel

not harder, smarter not harder, smarter

make sure bad news travels quickly to those who can do something about it

unless you feel the pain of your client, you cannot bring a solution to them

every expert was once a beginner

replace ‘but’ with ‘and’

expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less

understand the difference between pleasure and happiness

people are the only sustainable advantage of an organization

you can't change without changing

life is not a single story

if you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it

bootstrap first, find funding later

you will quit if you are not passionate about what you are building

the usefulness of a stamp is in its ability to stick to one thing until it gets there

be present

simplicity solves all problems

either find a way, or make one

loyalty is a two-way street

don’t drink your own Kool-Aid

focus on yourself, family and your community

comparison is the death of joy

have a growth mindset

be willing to listen

owed respect is universal, earned respect is a function of value

the only person responsible for who you are is you

take care of your family

stay patient

take risks

be bold

stay persistent

success in life is incomplete without a succession plan

don't stop learning, do not stop unlearning

be creative

if not now, when?

be santa claus when you can

we see more by scanning than by staring

trust the process, even when the path is unclear

you don’t have to like what you do to love what you do

giving makes the enervating energizing

there is no traffic jam on the extra mile

manage your commitments

be here NOW

focus is the most critical thing

hold the vision, trust the process

every success story is about constant adoption, revision, and change

life is the marathon

winning is necessary

live life to the fullest

be perseverant

your success in the past may block you from succeeding in the future

be humble, gracious, and unassuming

people don’t forget how you made them feel

nothing is enough for the man to whom enough is too little

nobody can move you down without your consent

there is always something to be grateful about

find divinity in whatever you do

only thing limiting you is you

I may be the first but not the last

always stay 10 toes down

start-up journey is a marathon, not a sprint

don’t make the same mistake twice

don’t start a company to get rich

change is constant, embrace it

good physician treats the disease, an integrated physician treats the person

think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world

knowing yourself is most important

don't analyze your pleasures

see everything, overlook a great deal, and correct a little

tag along with the right people

take lots of breaks

every journey starts with the first step, but you have take it

choose your battles

lead with your heart

believe in optimism and not expectation

always lead by example

life is boring, it is upto me to make it interesting

learn how to deal with no

failure is a result of a success mindset, not the other way around

attract what you expect, reflect what you desire

maintain the momentum

mom was wrong, it pays to talk to strangers

challenges make life interesting, overcoming them makes it meaningful

get up and walk, a stagnant body is a stagnant mind

education is about being a good adult in a meaningful society

be opportunistic

it’s not about doing things the right way; it’s about doing the right things

life is always about sacrifices

don’t be afraid of taking risks

true feedback is a rare gift; just ask for it

pursue knowledge not growth

every person has a platform of influence; use your platform

if you get tired, learn to rest; not to quit

instead of thinking about whom you might hurt, think about whom you will inspire

befriend the unknown

let things not define you

opposite of stressed is Desserts

in hindsight, we give ourselves the benefit of foresight

love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort

glory comes from daring to begin

sustaining your grit and determination is winning half the battle

always choose to dance

be the change you wish to see in the world

everytime a door closes, some other door opens

earn trust, listen attentively, speak candidly, treat others respectfully

there's no such thing as insufficient resources, only insufficient resourcefulness

embrace the power of 'and' over the tyranny of 'or'

magic happens outside comfort zones

health is wealth

if walk anyone else's path, you will not be content

it’s not necessary to change, survival is not mandatory

under promise, over deliver

people remember people who remember them

it’s okay to fall several times, as long as you get up

be kind

be the change you want to be

no great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness

perception is reality

care

do what you believe you can, till you hit a dead-end

seek diverse perspectives and work to disconfirm your beliefs

don't major in minor things

what you see shapes how you change

opposition is good, kites rise against the wind

the worst thing about fear is it's going to get worse

create an impact

think in decades, not days

you get what you put out

keep learning

go take action

in simplicity lies the genius

normal is boring

your best is all you can do; no regrets

take risks

don't promise; prove

you can do anything you put your mind to

conquer neglect or it will eat your life, bread, and ecosystem

it's never over till it's over

in our response to stimulus lies our growth and freedom

if you focus on abundance, abundance grows

if you can be anything, choose to be kind

children don’t listen to their parents, they become them

be persistent

happiness comes from moving closer to what you want, not from getting it

be empathetic

pick and choose your battle

if you don’t ask, the answer is automatically no

be the voice, not the voiceless

seek first to understand, then to be understood

best antidote to anxiety is action

start where you are, use what you have, do what you can

if you are willing to feel everything, you can do anything

give back

prefer people who rock the boat to those who jump out

success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success

we must take change by the hand, or it'll take us by the throat

have a bias for action

detach: ego, emotions, perspective, self

perfect is boring and dreams are not real

the most important skill to learn is the art and science of convincing others

create infinite access for everyone in your life

hire people smarter than you

impossible just takes a little longer

make hay while the sun shines

carpe every diem

keep business money separate from personal money

don’t let bad leaders hide behind good numbers

if you don’t to do it, it never happens

let's keep swimming

be in the arena

regret is a really bad thing

focus on work, not money; which will follow

focus on needs over wants

treat others well, in good times and bad

plants and dollars can be managed, people expect leadership

always stay hungry

don't be mean

out of bed != being awake

simplify your message and repeat often

growth happens in discomfort

the secret of success is in trying ‘one more time’

marry wisely

family can never be taken for granted

forgive others because you deserve peace

good ideas occur because of necessity

value others time more than yours

if you deal with a difficult situation and solve it, it’s learning for life and makes the journey worth it

be coachable

believe in passionate people

life begins at the edge of your comfort zone

if you can’t afford a seat at the table, serve water to be in the room

building + selling = success

cherish your partners and children

make no little plans

focus on good, high integrity people

trust in the magic of a new beginning

i run therefore i am

fight the big fights

the way to succeed is to double your failure rate

be fearless, don't worry about failure

let go and let God in

ask for forgiveness than for permission

stay connected, never lose eye contact

learn to love what other people are about

the universe is indifferent

your idols are often sitting across room

experience tells you what to do, confidence allows you to do it

life is too short to have any regrets

to earn trust, build trust

see the world with the eye of a child and the mind of a sage

if your mouth is moving, you are not listening

I am enough

seek the company of teachers and students

some problems are not for you to solve. Walkway!

life is made up of people no smarter than us

quality of your questions determines quality of your life

do not repeat your mistakes

you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take

always be growing

there is no final perfection

always keep your humor

life has its own way, it may not work as you planned, so enjoy your life

as you embrace your weirdness, you will thrive

every failure is a step towards success

crisis doesn’t build character, it reveals it

motion != progress

trust people

less process, more passion

t, don't get into entrepreneurship, if you are not persistent

good listeners win all the time

keep pushing, there is always light at the end of the tunnel

the most precious resource we have is time

success builds upon success.

persistence

if you haven’t found something worth dying for, you haven’t started living

risk more than others think is safe, dream bigger than others think is practical

don't yuck someone else's yum

systemize the predictable so you can humanize the exceptional

love your mission but not everything about your work

life is journey to be enjoyed

be grateful for what you have in life

give; you get more

perception is the reality

the purpose of life is to have a life of purpose

start out with assumption that everybody has good heart

step away from people who will drown you

the journey is the destination

just do it

life is not a zero-sum game

don't have regrets

try to not look back with regret, but with hope to learn and not repeat the mistakes

leadership is like conveyor belt

be the best version of yourself

important and relevant are not the same thing

charm is being yourself

hope is not a strategy

if you are too busy to learn, you won't be busy for too long

a radiant life starts from within

don't let perfect be the enemy of good

it’s never too late to be what you might have been

it's not about the events or intensity, it’s about consistency

the mission is larger than any individual

the credit belongs to the person in the arena

discipline is the training that makes punishment unnecessary

always stand your ground

in every challenge, there is an opportunity

every problem in life is a gift

be relentlessly lazy

let curiosity be your compass

if your presence doesn't make an impact, your absence won't make a difference

having the right mindset is everything

culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch and dinner

do it now

a co-founder is more important than a life partner

trust your gut, don’t cover your butt

our strengths fulfill us

nobody has to be perfect till you fall in love with them

bloom where you are planted

do what gives you happiness

go with the flow

go to VCs as kings

conduct all your affairs with the highest level of integrity

empathy, gratitude, compassion are key to a happy life and business performance

be a sponge, curiosity is life

carpe diem

if you spot it, you got it

be intellectually curious, be situationally aware

a smooth sea never makes a good sailor

starve the doubters and stay on track

never go through life saying ‘you should have’

there is always a bigger, higher purpose from every setback

patience persistence and perspiration are an unbeatable combination for success

trust the process

success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get

weakness is strong, I must be stronger

lower ROI is better than risking capital

easy to copy a model than to build one

there is value in constantly challenging yourself

look through lens of abundance; there are always resources

be ruthless - hard work gets you sympathy, results gets you rewards

the harder you work the luckier you get

be tenacious but gracious

there is no expiration date on success, it takes time and hard work

you lose self-control; you lose your power

it's okay to lose some battles to win the war

find ways to honor other people's dreams

put in the effort

life gets easier when you laugh at it

disenchantment is not wisdom

none of us are perfect; we need to forgive ourselves and forgive others

outwork, outimprove, outstrategize and outlast the rest

to be exceptional, you have to be exceptionally outrageous

do favors without any expectations

how can you dominate if you don't dominate?

early in your journey, motion is progress

everything in life is relationships

what you do next is what matters

delegate but don't abdicate

if you enter the rat race, you better be the king rat

live in the present moment

practice fierce integrity

if you have everything under control, you aren't going fast enough

life is about learning to dance in the rain, not about waiting for the storm to pass

empower yourself

it's not about winning, it's about not giving up

have a planet sized ambition in whatever you do.

if you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun

love yourself enough

exist on your own terms

the wound is the place where light enters you

if you're not failing enough, you're not learning fast enough

in God we trust, all others must bring data

do one thing at a time and do it well

fall in love with the problem; not the solution

spend time on people

if your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough

there is no missed opportunity, there is always opportunity to learn or win

be crazy enough to think differently

give back

the past can be demoralizing, future can be paralyzing; but the present is mobilizing

work with your strengths

this too shall pass

change is the only constant

success is a battle between you and yourself

don't stop being a garden if surrounded by weeds

delegate, trust the people you work with

never hire somebody who doesn’t raise the average

dream bigger than you thought was possible

don’t underestimate the power of a smile

get rid of the noise

pass key decisions through the filter of first principles

be who you needed when you were younger

don’t let setbacks set you back

always capture the new person on your mobile phone

“lage raho”, stay on it

everybody is meritocratic

work for others the way you want others to work for you

keep reinventing yourself

we don't do, unless we feel

keep walking; it increases your chances

superman doesn't cringe at flying in bad weather

if you can't control your emotions, you can't control your money

disengage without conflicts

the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing

a wealth of information creates a poverty of information

don't enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought

you don’t fail if you are not trying

never quit

you can do it all but cant do it alone

be the owner of your money, not the accountant

life gets easier when you laugh at it

someone willing to meet you halfway is usually a poor judge of distance

make time, don't manage it

whether you can or cannot, you’ll always be right

always think long term

commit first, figure it out later

live life on your own terms

most people tiptoe through life hoping they make it safely to death

experience everything first hand

be hungry to learn

people don't want a drill, they want a hole

find something that makes you uncomfortably excited

we fear what is not harmful and desire what is not necessary

failures are opportunities to learn

ignore the rules

entrepreneurs die daily to create something eternal

focus on the context and the content will follow

do the math

I'm the master of my fate, captain of my soul

don’t be the best, be the only

have a bias for action

look for people with fire in the belly, rest almost everything can be taught

choose to be you

if you are not attracting criticism, you are not doing anything significant

practice opening doors for others

learn and be curious

it’s hard to beat someone who never gives up

be at the intersection of what you want to say and what people care about

do something you enjoy

when you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail

future doesn’t get built by itself

let go, it's okay!

as inventors, we accept to be misunderstood for long periods of time

everything is figureoutable

listen to hear, not to respond

focus on work, not money; which will follow

if you don't have haters, you're not making a difference

fix yourself and the world will fix itself

know how to deal with not knowing

your network = your networth

move the average up a little bit everyday

we are not here to correct the world

success is not absence of problems but the ability to deal with them

do what you believe in

it's OK to be the odd one out

relationships absolutely matter

good days spoil you, bad days teach you

if you don't play to win, you don't play at all

go for a cause that's bigger than you

to be successful, find out what you love to do and what you're good at doing

don't forget the lessons taught by life

replace I don't know with I don't know 'yet'

learn the rules so you know how to break them

most people are better at waiting to speak than listening

have relentlessly high standards

explore, dream, discover - sail away from the safe harbor

volunteer your time where you can

not being greedy is a competitive advantage

ask the right questions

don't let the fear of fear stop you

it's not about winning, it's about not giving up

always ask the question, WHY

the best way to predict the future is to create it

do the things that scare you the most

think a little less, live a little more

be compassionate not only to others but yourself

hire smart people and get out of their way

practice being nice

purpose of business is to fix socio economic challenges

innovation is saying no to 1,000 things

the art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge

learning a lesson builds character

substitute or with and

build network of people

plans are worthless, planning is everything

if you want to start up, just start up

never ever, ever give up

we confuse data with information, info with knowledge and knowledge with wisdom

there’s nothing wrong in copying successful people

people are the only sustainable advantage of an organization

seven times I fall, eight times I get up

you can only take relationships to heaven

you can't do it alone

systems are changed only by outsiders

stress doesn’t help your health nor your decisions

small changes make a large impact

loyalty is a marathon, not a sprint

happiness is not readymade, it comes from your action

be yourself, own who you are

be patient

it's not how smart you are; it's how you are smart

be here, now

believe in your convictions

smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

begin with the end in mind

your right is only to action, not the results

one. step. at. a. time.

have fun, play, explore, and learn

#CTFO - Chill the F Out

don’t waste time explaining, find solutions

nothing worth doing will be easy

always find a way to give back

a successful business is proof of a courageous decision

don’t confuse comfort for purpose

don’t say can't do it, always find the can

think ROI when you shop

done is better than perfect

focus on needs over wants

always have courage, it leads you far in life

always prioritize connections and relationships

focus on strengths, address your weaknesses

the better you can switch off, the better you can switch on

always bet on the house

we are all wounded, only the size and shape of the wound differ

have a bigger goal and purpose of life

don't wonder what if?

creativity is found in the level of commitment

have a hobby outside your work

relentless execution

forgive yourself

you are the average of the five people you hangout with

don’t start with skepticism

your past does not define you, your growth does

love the problem not the solutions

it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon

do well by doing good

good thing bad thing, who knows?

always ask, is that really still true?

don’t stop being a child

think beyond the idea you have

it's important to be true to who you are

you can't give what you don't have

the answer is always no, if you don't ask

you can't solve a problem with the same mind that created it

invest in the we mindset, collective action is the real deal

nothing beats serendipity

community is important

nothing is permanent

do ordinary things extraordinarily

karma is a bitch, it always comes around

nurture informed captains

those who are curious and ask questions go far

if you don't make dust, you eat it

don’t be afraid to ask for help

exercise is not an excuse for unhealthy food

motivation is the key

perfect is the enemy of growth

ideas are a commodity, execution of them is not

do or do not, there is no try

discipline equals freedom

a goal of your business should be to make the society better

know what you want, have a timeline, be accountable to yourself

culture eats strategy for breakfast

deliver results, despite setbacks rise to the occasion and never settle

be distinct or be extinct

the quality of the result is a function of the number of iterations

there are no failures, only lessons

sell what you believe in!

don't be insecure

don’t get worked for every single thing not working

your attitude controls your destiny, in business and health

it takes the doing hand to make the seeing eye

leave something which is lasting

unconventional should be in our dna

obstacles are frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal

no pressure, no diamonds

conquer your fears by creating a plan

go all the way, you will figure it out

failures are the stepping stones

pull your weight

stay hungry, stay humble

live comfortably, define your comforts based on your values

stay focused

pick yourself; don't wait for others to do it

you are your own light

deliver honest feedback kindly but directly

be a friend to your children

the question isn't who's going to let me, but who's going to stop me

if we judge, nobody is ours; if we understand people everyone is ours

the only way to learn is to do something you know nothing about

what you appreciate, appreciates

take a 20 minute walk to feel better

let people know how you want to be treated

give back time, treasure, or talent; or all of them

luck is predictable; if you want more, take more chances

focus on solving real problems

believe in yourself

what other people think of me is none of my business

be authentic

the biggest asset you have is time, invest wisely

smart work is better than hard work

if it's easy, everyone will do it

think differently and look around corners for ways to delight customers

don’t let the fear of fear stop you

cloning is a powerful model

startups are like fighter jets

lazy is the root of all evil

what's the edge for if not to stand on it

a comfort zone is a beautiful place but nothing grows there

there is nothing like “I”

be ferocious, but also be calm; be humble, but also be proud

intelligence not tempered by human affection isn't worth much

if you ain’t got haters, you ain’t poppin

share your passion, don't preach it

respect your team

excuses and results are mutually exclusive

if you don't have any shadows, you are not standing in the light

be there for others, but make sure you're able to be there for yourself too

eagles don't flock, you have to find them one at a time

laugh more

everyone is a complete mess

what seems impossible today, will be warm-up one day

you can avoid failure by doing nothing

I take care of the runs and runs take care of everything

tell the truth, all the time, about everything

no one gets ahead without a lot of help

simpler the execution, faster you run

no one gets to tell you who you are

today is difficult, tomorrow is much more difficult, but the day after tomorrow is beautiful; most people die tomorrow evening

il faut

it's okay to have money as long as money doesn't have you

dream and dream big

you don't meet success without failure

be kind

don't practice till you get it right, practice till you can't get it wrong

don't limit yourself

give before you expect to receive

have the right attitude

be resilient

measure your success with how many smiles you get and give

persistence and hard work will always lead to success

observe more; speak less

we're not logical, we're biological

healing thrives in connection, not solitude

make your parents proud

don’t let work define who you are

chaos happens naturally, simplicity is a choice

bad decisions made with good intentions are still bad decisions

speaking the truth is different than telling the truth

think different

you learn more from failures

the worst thing we can do is do the wrong thing well

make time or make excuses

be a very good learner

learning is critical to life

motivation isn't something you have, it's something you do

be relentlessly consistent

love your truth

do it right the first time

the past does not define the future

you are what you pay attention to

be true to your roots, true to who you are

love well

age is a matter of attitude

take the meaningful path, not the easy one

work on the business rather than in the business

success is not final, failure is not fatal

goals produce results, not activities

recognize efforts, reward results

there is no bad idea, only bad trying

have fewer expectations of others

you become what you spend most of your time on

when you give up your dreams, you die

take a shot at everything in life

always remind yourself that you can’t predict the future

the best way to small talk is to not talk small at all

be good to people around you

do it afraid

mediocrity scares me

you do deserve it and you are worthy

being in a competition is more important than winning

if you don't like something, change it, if you can't, change your attitude

you are only as good as your team

we are what we repeatedly do, hence excellence is a habit

be present

be brave enough to suck at something new

if you are not failing then you are not pushing yourself

be on the path of generosity to emphasize deep compassion

the believers are the doers

no experience is wasted

shortcuts make for long delays

impact comes from leverage

surround yourself with people smarter than you

your word is your honor

take risks

seek out great advisors, mentors

choose your reputation over revenue

if you want to be great there are no shortcuts

happiness, beauty, and success are an inside job

foundation of our health lies in our daily choices

live your life how you live your days

live in defiance of the weakness

if you can't change the people, change the people

great leaders ask good questions

help generously, but ask shamelessly

always have someone to talk to

allow yourself to be led by your curiosity

life is an upward spiral

use obstacles as stepping stones to something better

think long term and don't sacrifice long-term value for short-term results

people are the most important

i fail over and over and over again, and that’s why I succeed

you can't reason with weakness

intuition is not enough, it has to be held accountable

it's never too late to be what you might have been

you miss 100% of the shots you don't take

when the going gets tough; the tough get going

learn fast, learn cheap, learn often

being true to yourself matters the most

we all have a voice; use it well, use it wisely

you should let life change you or else it's waste of life

people always remember how you make them feel

create your own opportunities

swim to the next buoy

if you want to have children, understand there will never be a perfect time; conversely, it is always the perfect time

focus on your strengths

people matter

change begins with you

don't let fear get in the way

your path is not written in stone

all that matters in the end is what you do with yourself and what you think about yourself

if I am not I, who will be?

give than get

you can't change the people around you, but you can change the people around you

always honor your word

you be you

create value everyday

don’t wait for permission

you can’t delegate leadership; exercise or abdicate it

you understand someone once you consider things from their point of view, when you climb inside their skin and walk around in it

trust your gut

glass ceilings are there to be broken

put others' best interest first

keep reinventing yourself

the learner will inherit the future

start with the customer and work backwards

return on equity (RoE) is better than return on investment (RoI)

there is no leader if there are no followers

hope is not a strategy

your salary might be the bribe they pay you to forget your dream

surround yourself with good people

build routines, not resolutions

you always have time for important things

you are the story you tell yourself

being systematic beats being a genius

don’t seek change, seek to integrate and innovate

your relationship with self is the most important relationship and foundation for everything else in life

you have to work smart and hard

excess is not a requirement for success

you know when you have learned the lesson, your actions will have changed

what you see, you become

always remember the cost to the passage

to be successful - earn, save, invest, enjoy - in that order

if you can, you must

simple is not always easy

surround yourself with people who believe in you

have no regrets

everything is figureouttable

success is determined by how people react to failure

life is very short

explore infinity of knowledge

every failure is a step towards success

respect other species

don't forget what got you where you are

networking is key

being nice is never out of fashion

people won’t believe when you say it, but when you do it

values and culture are important

you needn't know what you are looking for in order to find it

to help others, you need to take care of yourself first

always give the benefit of doubt to your clients

my interest is in the future because I'll spend the rest of my life there

give time to yourself

if you want a rainbow, you got to put up with the rain

be kind

take care of people

only the paranoid survive

be a better version of yourself everyday

strategy is a commodity, implementation is an art

it's okay to slow down

don't bite more than you can chew

there are always ups and down in an entrepreneurial journey

hard work and sincerity are the shortcut to success

consistency outweighs talent

choose people over profit

be curious, be a great listener

learning from experience is painful, not learning even more so

why not me?

confidence is the key to success

try, and try again

the network is exponential, have one and leverage it

business leaders have the most impact in the world

nothing good happens after 2am

mastering skills is crucial, but learning a little about many things can be even more rewarding

look for a problem and solve it

ask the right questions

be frugal, accomplish more with less

tough times are the growth time

consistency eats motivation for breakfast

practice doesn't make perfect, but it damn sure makes permanent

failing to try is trying to fail

business is like life, it’s all about the relationships

be responsible for what you say and what you do

you can get there

give others the benefit of 'good person, bad circumstance'

we ask people to change without showing them what they can become

happiness is not governed by what is around you but by what is happening inside you

done is better than perfect

being ordinary sets you apart

remember, don't dwell

stay grounded; remember your value system

invest your time in what you are really good at

always ask why

do or do not, there is no try

map out your future, but do it in pencil

continue to strive, move forward, and you will get there

life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s learning to dance in the rain

being your own boss is overrated

be open to hearing new ideas and points of view

move fast, move slow

don't do it alone

instead of asking “what’s bothering you”, ask “what do you want”

be on a championship team rather than team of champions

have a solid vision and mission

be kind to others

you have all the disadvantages required for success

be patient

I only answer to me

I am, therefore I think

if you can, why wouldn't you?

confront your fears head on

building a business is an adventure

be kind, don't suck

you fail when you stop trying

if you dont standup for something, you will fall for everything

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