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being your own boss is overrated

profit is the applause from appreciative customers and committed employees

be here, now

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

be the change you want to be

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

every interaction with customer is an opportunity to learn about them

don’t confuse comfort for purpose

care

don’t look for advice

there are always ups and down in an entrepreneurial journey

exist on your own terms

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

pain is inevitable; suffering is optional

focus on what you can control

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

don't wonder what if?

do the math

start out with assumption that everybody has good heart

person in the arena is what really counts

feel obligated to respectfully challenge decisions when you disagree

concentration constricts, attention expands

trust everyone to begin with

the network is exponential, have one and leverage it

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

bloom where you are planted

hard work that delivers results is undeniable

take a 20 minute walk to feel better

don’t sweat the small stuff

love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort

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

our greatest ability is to change ourselves

good mentors can change lives

hire smart people and get out of their way

do something you enjoy

let go, it's okay!

don't be mean

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

be here NOW

short term pain is worth the long term gain

take risks

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

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

shortcuts make for long delays

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

give than get

invest in yourself

if something is not right, do something

be the change you wish to see in the world

a radiant life starts from within

where there is disruption, there is an opportunity

relationships absolutely matter

entrepreneurs die daily to create something eternal

those who are curious and ask questions go far

focus on the context and the content will follow

innovation is saying no to 1,000 things

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

love yourself enough

be who you needed when you were younger

the only person responsible for who you are is you

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

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

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

always choose to dance

surround yourself with amazing people

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

the purpose of life is to have a life of purpose

hope is not a strategy

when two people always agree, one of them is unnecessary

the believers are the doers

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

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

impact comes from leverage

follow through like a beast on every swing

listen to hear, not to respond

don't seek solutions, wait for them

consistency eats motivation for breakfast

excuses and results are mutually exclusive

always ask why

move the average up a little bit everyday

we don't do, unless we feel

do not be hard on yourself

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

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

listening is an art

be perseverant

context is king

culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch and dinner

let things not define you

you get what you put out

let go and let God in

trust people

know your worth

it’s about experimenting, reflecting and revising

be fearless, don't worry about failure

go to VCs as kings

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

people are the only sustainable advantage of an organization

live in defiance of the weakness

be patient

laugh more

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

every expert was once a beginner

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

the best revenge is to not be like your enemy

keep business money separate from personal money

be aware

hold the vision, trust the process

ideas are easy, execution matters

leave something which is lasting

respect other species

be a better version of yourself everyday

learning is the only sustainable source of competitive advantage

ideas are a commodity, execution of them is not

love your truth

life gets easier when you laugh at it

be grounded, be humble

create your own opportunities

simpler the execution, faster you run

everything is figureoutable

a comfort zone is a beautiful place but nothing grows there

pain of quitting is exponentially higher than pain of continuing

become the rock of trust for people in your life

you lose self-control; you lose your power

hope is not a strategy

always bet on the house

always stand your ground

the best way to predict the future is to create it

substitute or with and

be patient

what you say interests people, who you are inspires them

always capture the new person on your mobile phone

learn and be curious

attract what you expect, reflect what you desire

learn to listen better

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

give; you get more

sell what you believe in!

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

stay grounded; remember your value system

the journey is the destination

learn how to deal with no

it's OK to be the odd one out

be authentic

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

danger and delight grow on the same stock

failures are opportunities to learn

every person has a platform of influence; use your platform

focus on needs over wants

be true to your roots, true to who you are

create value everyday

we see more by scanning than by staring

leadership is like conveyor belt

don't forget the lessons taught by life

work on the business rather than in the business

always try

when you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail

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

conquer your fears by creating a plan

nothing is permanent

bootstrap first, find funding later

be relentlessly lazy

measure your success with how many smiles you get and give

exceed your team's expectations for you

we are not here to correct the world

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

whatever I am is because of listening, observing and doing

be empathetic

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

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

nothing worth doing will be easy

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

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

early in your journey, motion is progress

what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

do not shy away from getting your hands dirty

don’t quit

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

make hay while the sun shines

learn fast, learn cheap, learn often

your attitude controls your destiny, in business and health

the most precious resource we have is time

learning is critical to life

no one gets to tell you who you are

get rid of the noise

carpe diem

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

seek first to understand, then to be understood

pull your weight

practice fierce integrity

success is not final, failure is not fatal

be brave enough to suck at something new

don't let the fear of fear stop you

don’t stop being a child

happiness is not readymade, it comes from your action

begin with the end in mind

it's the courage to continue that counts

learn from your mistakes

don’t let the fear of fear stop you

chaos happens naturally, simplicity is a choice

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

never go through life saying ‘you should have’

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

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

seek out great advisors, mentors

commit first, figure it out later

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

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

what you do next is what matters

become what you respect, mirror what you admire

move fast, move slow

why not me?

never give up

winning is fun

tough times are the growth time

use obstacles as stepping stones to something better

if you focus on abundance, abundance grows

always ask the question, WHY

it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon

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

look through lens of abundance; there are always resources

befriend the unknown

observe more; speak less

important and relevant are not the same thing

life is an upward spiral

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

amor fati; love and embrace your fate

be mindful of alternative approaches

a reputation is easier kept than recovered

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

having the right mindset is everything

offer advice, only when asked

everybody is meritocratic

believe in yourself

i run therefore i am

you always have time for important things

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

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

we're not logical, we're biological

help others

always stay hungry

comparison is the death of joy

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

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

do ordinary things extraordinarily

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

be on a championship team rather than team of champions

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

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

keep learning

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

every time you fail, you get closer to success

ditch the dream and be a doer

learn to love what other people are about

perfect is boring and dreams are not real

mom was wrong, it pays to talk to strangers

never ever, ever give up

your network = your networth

have a bias for action

believe in yourself

be the best version of yourself

good listeners win all the time

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

crisis doesn’t build character, it reveals it

being in a competition is more important than winning

trust the process, even when the path is unclear

“lage raho”, stay on it

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

have the right attitude

superman doesn't cringe at flying in bad weather

be grateful for what you have in life

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

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

if you are not growing, you're shrinking

life is not a single story

treat others well, in good times and bad

speaking the truth is different than telling the truth

be hungry to learn

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

foundation of our health lies in our daily choices

the best way to persuade someone is with your ears

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

a successful business is proof of a courageous decision

either find a way, or make one

intelligence is not directly proportional to formal education

empower yourself

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

focus is the most critical thing

just do it

one. step. at. a. time.

life begins at the edge of your comfort zone

the credit belongs to the person in the arena

the harder you work the luckier you get

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

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

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

not being greedy is a competitive advantage

no blue, no green; water is life

stay persistent

think beyond the idea you have

never hire somebody who doesn’t raise the average

we measure what's easiest not what matters most

you can only take relationships to heaven

self care is discipline, not indulgence

never tame your obsessions

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

love over fear

believe in optimism and not expectation

smart work is better than hard work

be frugal, accomplish more with less

magic happens outside comfort zones

care about solving

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

think differently and look around corners for ways to delight customers

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

tell the truth, all the time, about everything

innovation = necessity/ time left

hard work and sincerity are the shortcut to success

always keep your humor

pursue knowledge not growth

surviving difficulties > being successful

go all the way, you will figure it out

never be worried to take risks

take a shot at everything in life

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

don’t underestimate the power of a smile

tell stories, they are extremely powerful

intelligence not tempered by human affection isn't worth much

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

knowing yourself is most important

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

refined and processed foods are greatest threat to our health

good ideas occur because of necessity

trust in the magic of a new beginning

don’t let setbacks set you back

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

to be exceptional, you have to be exceptionally outrageous

plan for the failure of your plan

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

opportunities don’t happen, you create them

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

don’t let work define who you are

help generously, but ask shamelessly

under promise, over deliver

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

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

smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

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

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

if you can, why wouldn't you?

a smooth sea never makes a good sailor

love your mission but not everything about your work

the way we see the problem is the problem

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

every conversation is an invitation to risk revealing the real you

think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world

education is about being a good adult in a meaningful society

simplicity solves all problems

allow yourself to be led by your curiosity

stay hungry for growth

life is too short to have any regrets

when you give up your dreams, you die

figure what you suck at and work around it

be kind

you can do anything you put your mind to

the biggest asset you have is time, invest wisely

grass isn't greener, just a different shade

give time to yourself

it’s all about people and relationships with the people

life doesn't come without sacrifices

be yourself, own who you are

give back

always lead by example

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

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

everything is figureouttable

be willing to listen

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

best antidote to anxiety is action

easy to copy a model than to build one

do onto others as you want them to do to you

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

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

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

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

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

you are what you pay attention to

focus on work, not money; which will follow

surround yourself with people who believe in you

fall in love with the problem; not the solution

there is no leader if there are no followers

there’s nothing wrong in copying successful people

community is important

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

success in life is incomplete without a succession plan

stress doesn’t help your health nor your decisions

everyone is a complete mess

outwork, outimprove, outstrategize and outlast the rest

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

don’t wait for permission

everytime a door closes, some other door opens

be persistent

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

success is a battle between you and yourself

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

life is in the transitions

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

pick your battles

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

quality of your questions determines quality of your life

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

do it right the first time

always focus on win-win relationships

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

always remember the cost to the passage

accountability + candor + generosity + vulnerability = trust

take risks

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

forgive yourself

watch what you say in a crowded elevator

normal is boring

be on the path of generosity to emphasize deep compassion

always stop and smell the roses

enjoy being uncomfortable

always stay 10 toes down

happiness, beauty, and success are an inside job

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

following up is everything

you do deserve it and you are worthy

your past does not define you, your growth does

change is constant, embrace it

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

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

learning doesn’t stop

take care of people

don’t start with skepticism

take risks

you need to know the details

what you see, you become

the mission is larger than any individual

have a planet sized ambition in whatever you do.

life challenges are the greatest catalyst for self-empowerment

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

do one thing at a time and do it well

if you want to start up, just start up

decision, action, consequence

you learn more from failures

you have to work smart and hard

be humble, gracious, and unassuming

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

some problems are not for you to solve. Walkway!

you cannot scale your business faster than you can scale yourself

disenchantment is not wisdom

the learner will inherit the future

be in the arena

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

take risks

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

swim to the next buoy

be open to hearing new ideas and points of view

do favors without any expectations

systems are changed only by outsiders

this too shall pass

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

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

never forget where you came from

have a safety net for family emergencies

be kind, don't suck

goals produce results, not activities

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

forgive others because you deserve peace

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

you don’t fail if you are not trying

creativity is found in the level of commitment

restraint

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

focus on your strengths

be curious, be a great listener

every problem has a solution

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

out of bed != being awake

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

simple is not always easy

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

your path is not written in stone

patience persistence and perspiration are an unbeatable combination for success

have a solid vision and mission

always have courage, it leads you far in life

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

create an impact

systemize the predictable so you can humanize the exceptional

it's better when leaders believe in their followers

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

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

first principles always overcome conventional wisdom

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

charm is being yourself

have no regrets

persistence and hard work will always lead to success

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

sky is the limit

plans are worthless, planning is everything

there is nothing like “I”

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

let curiosity be your compass

do your research

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

regret is a really bad thing

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

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

business leaders have the most impact in the world

believe in your convictions

strategy is a commodity, implementation is an art

make time for the people in your life that matter

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

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

lead with your heart

if it's easy, everyone will do it

pay it forward, it will come back to you

motion != progress

failures are the stepping stones

relentless execution

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

don't let perfect be the enemy of good

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

build the right culture

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

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

the world is run by those who show up

success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm

in God we trust, all others must bring data

in hindsight, we give ourselves the benefit of foresight

stay hungry, stay humble

be intentionally lazy

when you stop learning, you stop

less process, more passion

you learn most from people who are least like you

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

the journey is the reward

choose your reputation over revenue

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

learn from other people's mistakes

make time, don't manage it

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

love well

what you seek is seeking you

do the things that scare you the most

be compassionate not only to others but yourself

don’t be afraid to ask for help

manage your commitments

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

find ways to honor other people's dreams

culture eats strategy for breakfast

don't have regrets

let people know how you want to be treated

in every challenge, there is an opportunity

marry wisely

no one gets ahead without a lot of help

find the power in other people and enable it

what you appreciate, appreciates

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

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

focus

build with empathy for your users

don’t start a company to get rich

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

trust your gut, don’t cover your butt

improvise, overcome, adapt

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

perfect is the enemy of growth

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

how can you dominate if you don't dominate?

what you obsess with becomes your reality

don’t get worked for every single thing not working

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

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

prefer people who rock the boat to those who jump out

give before you expect to receive

no experience is wasted

let's keep swimming

if you want to be great there are no shortcuts

you are only as good as your team

change begins with you

I am, therefore I think

you have problems in volume; you need solutions in volume

I am enough

always think long term

forget things fast

your idols are often sitting across room

what other people think of me is none of my business

don’t make the same mistake twice

love the problem not the solutions

networking is key

seven times I fall, eight times I get up

building + selling = success

do it afraid

create infinite access for everyone in your life

a wealth of information creates a poverty of information

ask the right questions

volunteer your time where you can

have a singular focus on simplicity

focus on needs over wants

it's the crazy ones that change the world

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

there is value in constantly challenging yourself

people remember people who remember them

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

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

think in decades, not days

if I am not I, who will be?

the easiest thing to do is nothing

replace ‘but’ with ‘and’

there is no bad idea, only bad trying

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

a good night’s sleep is worth a million dollars

be the voice, not the voiceless

glass ceilings are there to be broken

excess is not a requirement for success

carpe every diem

the world belongs to those who let it go

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

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

give back

opposite of stressed is Desserts

every problem in life is a gift

it's the people who built the pyramids

your network is your networth

focus on solving real problems

put others' best interest first

art is synonymous to science; science is synonymous to art

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

choose people over profit

judge someone by their questions than their answers

stay patient

be relentlessly consistent

trust the process

I only answer to me

sustaining your grit and determination is winning half the battle

when in doubt, listen to your customers

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

train yourself to find undervalued assets

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

fight the big fights

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

choose to be you

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

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

have a hobby outside your work

never let anyone other than you execute on your dream

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

benchmark yourself and your team against the best

do well by doing good

crack a smile during difficult situations

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

comfort zone is the enemy of innovation

you can get there

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

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

spend time on people

everyday you have to wake up twice

mediocrity scares me

go take action

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

failing to try is trying to fail

as you embrace your weirdness, you will thrive

trust your gut

don’t take yourself too seriously, nobody else does

have fewer expectations of others

make time or make excuses

nothing good happens after 2am

intelligence is secondary to diligence

don't stop learning, do not stop unlearning

the best way to predict your future is to create it

have a growth mindset

stay focused

live your life how you live your days

choose your battles

ask the right questions

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

you can't do it alone

be good to people around you

have fun, smile, engage

ignore the rules

focus on good, high integrity people

people are the most important

hire character, train skill

you can do it all but cant do it alone

systems work, people fail

your best is all you can do; no regrets

discipline equals freedom

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

always give the benefit of doubt to your clients

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

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

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

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

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

you lose self-control; you lose your power

insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results

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

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

what goes around comes around

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

no great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness

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

remember, don't dwell

not harder, smarter not harder, smarter

surround yourself with people smarter than you

start with the customer and work backwards

don't fool yourself cause you are easiest to fool

winning is necessary

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

have a no jerks policy

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

don't do it alone

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

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

people always remember how you make them feel

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

tag along with the right people

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

good days spoil you, bad days teach you

surround yourself with amazing people who inspire you

keep learning

understand the difference between pleasure and happiness

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

use the naysayers as a guide and haters as fuel

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

learning from experience is painful, not learning even more so

attitude will make or break your success

be fearless, don't worry about failure

winning alone is worse than losing together

your word is your honor

you can't change without changing

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

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

have relentlessly high standards

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

be resilient

you will get better at what you do frequently

don’t let bad leaders hide behind good numbers

challenges make life interesting, overcoming them makes it meaningful

it’s all about having fun

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

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

involve your children in your working environment

take a long term view of success

it's okay to slow down

health is wealth

#CTFO - Chill the F Out

karma is a bitch, it always comes around

motivation is the key

life is the marathon

think a little less, live a little more

always ask, is that really still true?

know how to deal with not knowing

do not accept any limitations

glory comes from daring to begin

when the going gets tough; the tough get going

don't yuck someone else's yum

difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week

success is determined by how people react to failure

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

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

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

ask for forgiveness than for permission

explore infinity of knowledge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

every failure is a step towards success

ideas are a commodity, execution of them is not

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

take care of your family

take lots of breaks

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

nothing beats serendipity

everything in life is relationships

if you are going to think, think BIG

be intellectually curious, be situationally aware

go the extra mile, it's seldom crowded there

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

don’t let anyone define what you are capable of

focus on results

simplify your message and repeat often

live in the present moment

family is important, it makes you who you are

surround yourself with good people

set your mission and northstar values

be the owner of your money, not the accountant

if you can, you must

il faut

it's okay to make mistakes

disengage without conflicts

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

you are your own light

seek diverse perspectives and work to disconfirm your beliefs

face your fears

there is always something to be grateful about

take the meaningful path, not the easy one

take risks to pursue what you truly love

you don't meet success without failure

value relationships

what you see shapes how you change

purpose of business is to fix socio economic challenges

figure out your why

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

go for a cause that's bigger than you

if i had any humility, i would be perfect

without reflection, you will be in the same loop

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

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

work with your strengths

start small and slow and aim to grow

don’t seek change, seek to integrate and innovate

discipline is the training that makes punishment unnecessary

be a sponge, curiosity is life

have no regrets

there is no final perfection

be a very good learner

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

if you can be anything, choose to be kind

hire people smarter than you

impossible just takes a little longer

be responsible for what you say and what you do

always have someone to talk to

giving makes the enervating energizing

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

dream bigger than you thought was possible

don’t be afraid of taking risks

measure twice cut once

family can never be taken for granted

nurture informed captains

you can’t delegate leadership; exercise or abdicate it

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

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

you will be happy if you are giver than a taker

people matter

always remind yourself that you can’t predict the future

be kind

intuition is not enough, it has to be held accountable

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

life is journey to be enjoyed

support others

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

learning a lesson builds character

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

be a good human

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

startups are like fighter jets

exercise is not an excuse for unhealthy food

be tenacious but gracious

build routines, not resolutions

make your parents proud

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

stay connected, never lose eye contact

you become what you spend most of your time on

over promise over deliver

be humble

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

live life to the fullest

be distinct or be extinct

when you get comfortable, move on

live life on your own terms

lazy is the root of all evil

done is better than perfect

confidence is the key to success

don't let fear get in the way

seek the company of teachers and students

be optimistic for unknown opportunities

focus on strengths, address your weaknesses

always honor your word

investments should be reliable, repeatable and scalable

pass key decisions through the filter of first principles

you are the story you tell yourself

healing thrives in connection, not solitude

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

be present

delegate, trust the people you work with

persist when faced with adversity

being nice is never out of fashion

share your passion, don't preach it

put in the effort

you be you

being true to yourself matters the most

scared money don't make money

people don’t forget how you made them feel

only the paranoid survive

consistency outweighs talent

do or do not, there is no try

don't forget what got you where you are

do it now

being ordinary sets you apart

be kind to others

most people are better at waiting to speak than listening

compound interest works, even for knowledge

have fun along the way

unconventional should be in our dna

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

indulge in something that nourishes your soul

if you are not failing then you are not pushing yourself

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

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

loyalty is a two-way street

none of us is smart enough to figure everything out

fix yourself and the world will fix itself

don't stop being a garden if surrounded by weeds

make the most of life

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

no one of us is as smart as all of us

every failure is a step towards success

change is the only constant

don’t drink your own Kool-Aid

life is not a zero-sum game

do what gives you happiness

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

practice being nice

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

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

make no little plans

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

do not repeat your mistakes

if your mouth is moving, you are not listening

start

find something that makes you uncomfortably excited

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

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

have fun, play, explore, and learn

maintain the momentum

be around a few, but, brilliant people

if not now, when?

it's never over till it's over

good thing bad thing, who knows?

opposition is good, kites rise against the wind

age is a matter of attitude

no pressure, no diamonds

keep reinventing yourself

start-up journey is a marathon, not a sprint

don’t be the best, be the only

you can avoid failure by doing nothing

don't be insecure

your right is only to action, not the results

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

you are the average of the five people you hangout with

serendipity has a plan for me

a co-founder is more important than a life partner

have a bigger goal and purpose of life

move your body

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

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

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

love is the bridge between you and everything

plants and dollars can be managed, people expect leadership

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

building a business is an adventure

be kind

life is very short

pick and choose your battle

in simplicity lies the genius

true feedback is a rare gift; just ask for it

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

always find a way to give back

our strengths fulfill us

weakness is strong, I must be stronger

if you don't make dust, you eat it

think ROI when you shop

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

the past does not define the future

perfection is the enemy of progress

don’t prioritize your schedule, schedule your priorities

step away from people who will drown you

I may be the first but not the last

always be growing

perception is the reality

cherish your partners and children

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

try, and try again

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

be authentic

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

the way to succeed is to double your failure rate

there is always a bigger, higher purpose from every setback

you should never outsource the most difficult problem

be creative

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

future doesn’t get built by itself

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

you can't give what you don't have

have a bias for action

experience everything first hand

don't major in minor things

done is better than perfect

you can't reason with weakness

practice opening doors for others

believe in passionate people

small changes make a large impact

only thing limiting you is you

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

really enjoy your mission

delegate but don't abdicate

be bold

lower ROI is better than risking capital

it's important to be true to who you are

don't limit yourself

just be yourself

think different

recognize efforts, reward results

don't play to win, play to learn

keep reinventing yourself

life is always about sacrifices

build network of people

always prioritize connections and relationships

detach: ego, emotions, perspective, self

dream and dream big

success builds upon success.

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

don't bite more than you can chew

you fail when you stop trying

focus on work, not money; which will follow

being systematic beats being a genius

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

be in it to win it

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

compartmentalize your life

growth happens in discomfort

be a friend to your children

values and culture are important

have confidence; in being right, in being wrong

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

go with the flow

don't promise; prove

you have all the disadvantages required for success

never quit

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

map out your future, but do it in pencil

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

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

just do it

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

have a bias for action

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

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

have a hierarchy of problems

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

it takes the doing hand to make the seeing eye

be crazy enough to think differently

be opportunistic

if you spot it, you got it

live comfortably, define your comforts based on your values

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

deliver honest feedback kindly but directly

normal is boring

persistence

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

keep walking; it increases your chances

don't analyze your pleasures

find divinity in whatever you do

common sense is not common practice

don’t waste time explaining, find solutions

in our response to stimulus lies our growth and freedom

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

to earn trust, build trust

the universe is indifferent

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

people are the only sustainable advantage of an organization

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

focus on yourself, family and your community

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

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

hang out with people who are better than you

be present

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

never underestimate the power of smile and kindness

the wound is the place where light enters you

bad decisions made with good intentions are still bad decisions

respect your team

starve the doubters and stay on track

done is better than perfect

there are no failures, only lessons

perception is reality

loyalty is a marathon, not a sprint

cloning is a powerful model

learn the rules so you know how to break them

do what you believe in

surround yourself with people who believe in you

forget what you don't need to know anymore

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

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

nobody can move you down without your consent

look for a problem and solve it

life gets easier when you laugh at it

be coachable

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

people will always remember how you made them feel

great leaders ask good questions

be santa claus when you can

confront your fears head on

better others so they can better you

invest your time in what you are really good at

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

confidence paired with humility is a rare find

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

anything worth doing is worth doing better

real champions sweat

there is no traffic jam on the extra mile

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

value others time more than yours

it’s all about how many times you get up

it’s hard to beat someone who never gives up

don't count the days, make the days count

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

do or do not, there is no try

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

inhale the future, exhale the past

conduct all your affairs with the highest level of integrity

life is made up of people no smarter than us

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