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the world belongs to those who let it go

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

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

choose to be you

never forget where you came from

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

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

take risks

be kind

hire people smarter than you

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

make hay while the sun shines

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

perception is reality

surround yourself with good people

if something is not right, do something

love the problem not the solutions

you become what you spend most of your time on

be distinct or be extinct

success is a battle between you and yourself

patience persistence and perspiration are an unbeatable combination for success

there is value in constantly challenging yourself

be grounded, be humble

you can get there

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

always be growing

in every challenge, there is an opportunity

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

difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week

look for a problem and solve it

excess is not a requirement for success

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

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

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

what other people think of me is none of my business

you cannot scale your business faster than you can scale yourself

life challenges are the greatest catalyst for self-empowerment

don’t let work define who you are

the wound is the place where light enters you

the mission is larger than any individual

go all the way, you will figure it out

focus on solving real problems

do well by doing good

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

giving makes the enervating energizing

systems are changed only by outsiders

let's keep swimming

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

comfort zone is the enemy of innovation

people matter

crisis doesn’t build character, it reveals it

true feedback is a rare gift; just ask for it

be opportunistic

one. step. at. a. time.

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

don't have regrets

only the paranoid survive

the best revenge is to not be like your enemy

don’t take yourself too seriously, nobody else does

if you don't make dust, you eat it

be mindful of alternative approaches

ask the right questions

substitute or with and

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

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

every interaction with customer is an opportunity to learn about them

real champions sweat

surround yourself with people who believe in you

believe in your convictions

take risks

some problems are not for you to solve. Walkway!

help generously, but ask shamelessly

figure out your why

people remember people who remember them

concentration constricts, attention expands

winning is necessary

it’s all about people and relationships with the people

seek first to understand, then to be understood

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

take the meaningful path, not the easy one

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

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

consistency outweighs talent

keep learning

life is very short

pull your weight

never ever, ever give up

lower ROI is better than risking capital

understand the difference between pleasure and happiness

value others time more than yours

a reputation is easier kept than recovered

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

let go and let God in

be fearless, don't worry about failure

the network is exponential, have one and leverage it

short term pain is worth the long term gain

hire smart people and get out of their way

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

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

I may be the first but not the last

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

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

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

find ways to honor other people's dreams

when in doubt, listen to your customers

ask the right questions

think beyond the idea you have

startups are like fighter jets

karma is a bitch, it always comes around

always bet on the house

choose your reputation over revenue

better others so they can better you

you learn more from failures

it’s all about how many times you get up

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

the easiest thing to do is nothing

try, and try again

have a solid vision and mission

focus on yourself, family and your community

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

have fun, play, explore, and learn

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

love is the bridge between you and everything

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

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

opportunities don’t happen, you create them

the only person responsible for who you are is you

observe more; speak less

nobody can move you down without your consent

never quit

do the math

create infinite access for everyone in your life

innovation = necessity/ time left

no great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness

our strengths fulfill us

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

entrepreneurs die daily to create something eternal

there is always a bigger, higher purpose from every setback

what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

always prioritize connections and relationships

you are your own light

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

prefer people who rock the boat to those who jump out

ideas are a commodity, execution of them is not

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

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

relationships absolutely matter

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

learn and be curious

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

we see more by scanning than by staring

when you stop learning, you stop

be resilient

comparison is the death of joy

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

the learner will inherit the future

hire character, train skill

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

involve your children in your working environment

what you see shapes how you change

have a no jerks policy

have a bigger goal and purpose of life

give; you get more

don't limit yourself

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

offer advice, only when asked

think in decades, not days

detach: ego, emotions, perspective, self

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

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

think different

experience everything first hand

do ordinary things extraordinarily

when the going gets tough; the tough get going

trust your gut

there’s nothing wrong in copying successful people

stay connected, never lose eye contact

be authentic

give back

your network = your networth

be the change you wish to see in the world

lazy is the root of all evil

life is the marathon

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

don't seek solutions, wait for them

person in the arena is what really counts

outwork, outimprove, outstrategize and outlast the rest

go take action

if you want to be great there are no shortcuts

lead with your heart

don’t underestimate the power of a smile

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

take a long term view of success

be a friend to your children

never let anyone other than you execute on your dream

start with the customer and work backwards

have fewer expectations of others

let curiosity be your compass

support others

focus

life begins at the edge of your comfort zone

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

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

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

don’t be afraid to ask for help

sustaining your grit and determination is winning half the battle

do not accept any limitations

in our response to stimulus lies our growth and freedom

be the owner of your money, not the accountant

you can only take relationships to heaven

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

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

investments should be reliable, repeatable and scalable

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

the best way to predict the future is to create it

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

have a singular focus on simplicity

when you give up your dreams, you die

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

be willing to listen

focus on needs over wants

compound interest works, even for knowledge

anything worth doing is worth doing better

always ask why

conquer your fears by creating a plan

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

don’t stop being a child

what you do next is what matters

there is no bad idea, only bad trying

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

perfection is the enemy of progress

danger and delight grow on the same stock

your past does not define you, your growth does

your network is your networth

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

purpose of business is to fix socio economic challenges

the credit belongs to the person in the arena

family can never be taken for granted

inhale the future, exhale the past

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

you should never outsource the most difficult problem

family is important, it makes you who you are

not being greedy is a competitive advantage

stay hungry for growth

your attitude controls your destiny, in business and health

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

#CTFO - Chill the F Out

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

pain of quitting is exponentially higher than pain of continuing

trust in the magic of a new beginning

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

don’t quit

business leaders have the most impact in the world

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

ideas are easy, execution matters

don’t start a company to get rich

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

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

work with your strengths

enjoy being uncomfortable

volunteer your time where you can

done is better than perfect

if you can, why wouldn't you?

plants and dollars can be managed, people expect leadership

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

perfect is the enemy of growth

networking is key

love well

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

amor fati; love and embrace your fate

it takes the doing hand to make the seeing eye

dream bigger than you thought was possible

be present

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

winning is fun

build routines, not resolutions

loyalty is a marathon, not a sprint

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

seek diverse perspectives and work to disconfirm your beliefs

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

live life on your own terms

everyone is a complete mess

nothing worth doing will be easy

if your mouth is moving, you are not listening

always ask, is that really still true?

it's important to be true to who you are

create an impact

take risks to pursue what you truly love

age is a matter of attitude

focus on work, not money; which will follow

pick your battles

scared money don't make money

respect your team

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

don't wonder what if?

live life to the fullest

do what gives you happiness

people always remember how you make them feel

figure what you suck at and work around it

opposite of stressed is Desserts

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

every expert was once a beginner

be kind, don't suck

don’t start with skepticism

you always have time for important things

don't stop learning, do not stop unlearning

restraint

don’t let setbacks set you back

done is better than perfect

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

there is nothing like “I”

if you are going to think, think BIG

don’t let bad leaders hide behind good numbers

the past does not define the future

improvise, overcome, adapt

you can't change without changing

how can you dominate if you don't dominate?

be kind to others

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

know how to deal with not knowing

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

go the extra mile, it's seldom crowded there

life is made up of people no smarter than us

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

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

good listeners win all the time

be here NOW

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

no one gets ahead without a lot of help

have a bias for action

culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch and dinner

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

you can do anything you put your mind to

explore infinity of knowledge

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

be responsible for what you say and what you do

change is the only constant

really enjoy your mission

impossible just takes a little longer

measure twice cut once

every failure is a step towards success

start small and slow and aim to grow

self care is discipline, not indulgence

a radiant life starts from within

speaking the truth is different than telling the truth

be perseverant

innovation is saying no to 1,000 things

the believers are the doers

surround yourself with people who believe in you

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

confront your fears head on

future doesn’t get built by itself

pursue knowledge not growth

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

learn to listen better

it's the courage to continue that counts

life is not a single story

good ideas occur because of necessity

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

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

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

be bold

be open to hearing new ideas and points of view

challenges make life interesting, overcoming them makes it meaningful

value relationships

watch what you say in a crowded elevator

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

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

laugh more

the most precious resource we have is time

the universe is indifferent

systems work, people fail

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

foundation of our health lies in our daily choices

chaos happens naturally, simplicity is a choice

keep reinventing yourself

be a sponge, curiosity is life

our greatest ability is to change ourselves

be present

tag along with the right people

persistence and hard work will always lead to success

keep reinventing yourself

have fun, smile, engage

measure your success with how many smiles you get and give

every conversation is an invitation to risk revealing the real you

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

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

intelligence not tempered by human affection isn't worth much

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

there is always something to be grateful about

get rid of the noise

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

keep business money separate from personal money

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

always think long term

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

it's okay to make mistakes

when two people always agree, one of them is unnecessary

don’t confuse comfort for purpose

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

trust people

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

being nice is never out of fashion

practice fierce integrity

be persistent

tell stories, they are extremely powerful

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

be the voice, not the voiceless

let people know how you want to be treated

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

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

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

what you see, you become

you can’t delegate leadership; exercise or abdicate it

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

you don’t fail if you are not trying

take a shot at everything in life

trust the process

listening is an art

leave something which is lasting

as you embrace your weirdness, you will thrive

you can't do it alone

we don't do, unless we feel

do the things that scare you the most

take risks

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

over promise over deliver

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

always keep your humor

be on the path of generosity to emphasize deep compassion

you are what you pay attention to

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

do it now

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

surround yourself with amazing people who inspire you

learning doesn’t stop

building a business is an adventure

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

the world is run by those who show up

start

invest in yourself

quality of your questions determines quality of your life

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

the journey is the reward

do or do not, there is no try

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

keep walking; it increases your chances

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

love your mission but not everything about your work

benchmark yourself and your team against the best

dream and dream big

treat others well, in good times and bad

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

practice opening doors for others

a smooth sea never makes a good sailor

I am enough

what you say interests people, who you are inspires them

love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort

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

don't major in minor things

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

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

fight the big fights

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

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

life is journey to be enjoyed

look through lens of abundance; there are always resources

nothing beats serendipity

stay patient

being systematic beats being a genius

life is in the transitions

exceed your team's expectations for you

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

nothing good happens after 2am

charm is being yourself

seven times I fall, eight times I get up

choose people over profit

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

have a hobby outside your work

glass ceilings are there to be broken

systemize the predictable so you can humanize the exceptional

opposition is good, kites rise against the wind

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

always focus on win-win relationships

never underestimate the power of smile and kindness

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

be intentionally lazy

failing to try is trying to fail

forgive yourself

perception is the reality

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

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

motivation is the key

you can do it all but cant do it alone

mediocrity scares me

start-up journey is a marathon, not a sprint

tough times are the growth time

best antidote to anxiety is action

bloom where you are planted

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

being your own boss is overrated

step away from people who will drown you

grass isn't greener, just a different shade

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

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

normal is boring

make time, don't manage it

have a growth mindset

be humble

plans are worthless, planning is everything

do your research

live comfortably, define your comforts based on your values

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

don’t be the best, be the only

we are not here to correct the world

where there is disruption, there is an opportunity

choose your battles

in God we trust, all others must bring data

never tame your obsessions

every person has a platform of influence; use your platform

don't count the days, make the days count

knowing yourself is most important

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

marry wisely

focus is the most critical thing

failures are the stepping stones

I only answer to me

be crazy enough to think differently

profit is the applause from appreciative customers and committed employees

common sense is not common practice

face your fears

love yourself enough

always stop and smell the roses

move your body

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

focus on needs over wants

become the rock of trust for people in your life

do it right the first time

move fast, move slow

don't let the fear of fear stop you

happiness is not readymade, it comes from your action

sky is the limit

make your parents proud

it's the people who built the pyramids

unconventional should be in our dna

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

the harder you work the luckier you get

out of bed != being awake

be good to people around you

regret is a really bad thing

success builds upon success.

seek out great advisors, mentors

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

everybody is meritocratic

love over fear

no pressure, no diamonds

give than get

focus on results

the best way to predict your future is to create it

you can avoid failure by doing nothing

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

confidence paired with humility is a rare find

strategy is a commodity, implementation is an art

feel obligated to respectfully challenge decisions when you disagree

always capture the new person on your mobile phone

don’t seek change, seek to integrate and innovate

be relentlessly lazy

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

always remember the cost to the passage

none of us is smart enough to figure everything out

take care of people

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

be in it to win it

stay hungry, stay humble

the best way to persuade someone is with your ears

never give up

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

it's never over till it's over

be compassionate not only to others but yourself

you have problems in volume; you need solutions in volume

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

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

if you can be anything, choose to be kind

less process, more passion

carpe diem

you can't give what you don't have

life is not a zero-sum game

stay grounded; remember your value system

learning is the only sustainable source of competitive advantage

be kind

to be exceptional, you have to be exceptionally outrageous

hang out with people who are better than you

this too shall pass

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

if I am not I, who will be?

shortcuts make for long delays

when you get comfortable, move on

listen to hear, not to respond

life is an upward spiral

don’t get worked for every single thing not working

ideas are a commodity, execution of them is not

don’t sweat the small stuff

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

leadership is like conveyor belt

being ordinary sets you apart

healing thrives in connection, not solitude

if it's easy, everyone will do it

your idols are often sitting across room

easy to copy a model than to build one

perfect is boring and dreams are not real

bad decisions made with good intentions are still bad decisions

focus on work, not money; which will follow

values and culture are important

attitude will make or break your success

care

hard work and sincerity are the shortcut to success

be the best version of yourself

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

be santa claus when you can

goals produce results, not activities

no one of us is as smart as all of us

important and relevant are not the same thing

happiness, beauty, and success are an inside job

glory comes from daring to begin

the journey is the destination

you will get better at what you do frequently

accountability + candor + generosity + vulnerability = trust

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

a comfort zone is a beautiful place but nothing grows there

take risks

cloning is a powerful model

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

intuition is not enough, it has to be held accountable

be the change you want to be

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

be around a few, but, brilliant people

cherish your partners and children

have relentlessly high standards

if you focus on abundance, abundance grows

surviving difficulties > being successful

success in life is incomplete without a succession plan

mom was wrong, it pays to talk to strangers

consistency eats motivation for breakfast

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

have a safety net for family emergencies

work on the business rather than in the business

good thing bad thing, who knows?

don’t make the same mistake twice

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

give before you expect to receive

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

pick and choose your battle

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

be brave enough to suck at something new

every failure is a step towards success

simple is not always easy

don't let perfect be the enemy of good

learn how to deal with no

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

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

just be yourself

don't stop being a garden if surrounded by weeds

be frugal, accomplish more with less

compartmentalize your life

confidence is the key to success

everything is figureouttable

people are the only sustainable advantage of an organization

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

always honor your word

pay it forward, it will come back to you

success is determined by how people react to failure

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

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

persistence

make the most of life

delegate but don't abdicate

befriend the unknown

early in your journey, motion is progress

what goes around comes around

tell the truth, all the time, about everything

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

great leaders ask good questions

recognize efforts, reward results

put others' best interest first

everything in life is relationships

be tenacious but gracious

you don't meet success without failure

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

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

create your own opportunities

ignore the rules

put in the effort

culture eats strategy for breakfast

we measure what's easiest not what matters most

use the naysayers as a guide and haters as fuel

be curious, be a great listener

learn fast, learn cheap, learn often

have no regrets

don’t prioritize your schedule, schedule your priorities

intelligence is secondary to diligence

never hire somebody who doesn’t raise the average

smart work is better than hard work

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

trust your gut, don’t cover your butt

stress doesn’t help your health nor your decisions

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

always stand your ground

the way we see the problem is the problem

nothing is permanent

always try

relentless execution

give time to yourself

attract what you expect, reflect what you desire

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

focus on good, high integrity people

simpler the execution, faster you run

be here, now

don't promise; prove

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

begin with the end in mind

take a 20 minute walk to feel better

people don’t forget how you made them feel

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

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

ditch the dream and be a doer

in simplicity lies the genius

find something that makes you uncomfortably excited

everytime a door closes, some other door opens

give back

always stay hungry

having the right mindset is everything

bootstrap first, find funding later

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

it's the crazy ones that change the world

why not me?

if i had any humility, i would be perfect

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

always give the benefit of doubt to your clients

live in the present moment

you fail when you stop trying

exist on your own terms

you do deserve it and you are worthy

success is not final, failure is not fatal

always find a way to give back

be fearless, don't worry about failure

create value everyday

a co-founder is more important than a life partner

find the power in other people and enable it

judge someone by their questions than their answers

be relentlessly consistent

winning alone is worse than losing together

art is synonymous to science; science is synonymous to art

seek the company of teachers and students

most people are better at waiting to speak than listening

be true to your roots, true to who you are

it's OK to be the odd one out

think differently and look around corners for ways to delight customers

always choose to dance

without reflection, you will be in the same loop

your path is not written in stone

learning a lesson builds character

learn to love what other people are about

have no regrets

superman doesn't cringe at flying in bad weather

trust everyone to begin with

commit first, figure it out later

motion != progress

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

don’t waste time explaining, find solutions

you learn most from people who are least like you

don't forget the lessons taught by life

if you want to start up, just start up

growth happens in discomfort

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

know your worth

first principles always overcome conventional wisdom

it’s all about having fun

share your passion, don't preach it

forget what you don't need to know anymore

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

success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm

decision, action, consequence

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

think a little less, live a little more

it’s hard to beat someone who never gives up

if you are not growing, you're shrinking

don't do it alone

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

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

be patient

find divinity in whatever you do

everything is figureoutable

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

be a better version of yourself everyday

be optimistic for unknown opportunities

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

impact comes from leverage

you get what you put out

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

don’t let anyone define what you are capable of

fall in love with the problem; not the solution

focus on your strengths

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

the purpose of life is to have a life of purpose

carpe every diem

do not repeat your mistakes

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

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

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

the biggest asset you have is time, invest wisely

life gets easier when you laugh at it

people will always remember how you made them feel

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

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

insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results

conduct all your affairs with the highest level of integrity

learn from other people's mistakes

smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

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

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

have confidence; in being right, in being wrong

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

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

to earn trust, build trust

be grateful for what you have in life

you are the average of the five people you hangout with

discipline is the training that makes punishment unnecessary

ask for forgiveness than for permission

go to VCs as kings

learn from your mistakes

exercise is not an excuse for unhealthy food

always remind yourself that you can’t predict the future

do not be hard on yourself

context is king

always have courage, it leads you far in life

there are no failures, only lessons

delegate, trust the people you work with

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

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

respect other species

don't play to win, play to learn

do favors without any expectations

be on a championship team rather than team of champions

persist when faced with adversity

a successful business is proof of a courageous decision

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

learn the rules so you know how to break them

swim to the next buoy

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

it's better when leaders believe in their followers

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

refined and processed foods are greatest threat to our health

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

good days spoil you, bad days teach you

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

have the right attitude

use obstacles as stepping stones to something better

pain is inevitable; suffering is optional

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

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

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

let go, it's okay!

good mentors can change lives

what you appreciate, appreciates

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

it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon

those who are curious and ask questions go far

never be worried to take risks

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

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

you be you

maintain the momentum

not harder, smarter not harder, smarter

it’s about experimenting, reflecting and revising

you lose self-control; you lose your power

every time you fail, you get closer to success

what you seek is seeking you

indulge in something that nourishes your soul

always stay 10 toes down

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

do it afraid

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

being true to yourself matters the most

a good night’s sleep is worth a million dollars

live in defiance of the weakness

loyalty is a two-way street

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

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

always have someone to talk to

your best is all you can do; no regrets

life doesn't come without sacrifices

have fun along the way

be authentic

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

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

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

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

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

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

be kind

believe in optimism and not expectation

sell what you believe in!

intelligence is not directly proportional to formal education

stay persistent

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

be patient

set your mission and northstar values

plan for the failure of your plan

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

when you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail

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

in hindsight, we give ourselves the benefit of foresight

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

starve the doubters and stay on track

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

go with the flow

be intellectually curious, be situationally aware

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

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

weakness is strong, I must be stronger

be aware

there is no leader if there are no followers

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

excuses and results are mutually exclusive

small changes make a large impact

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

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

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

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

surround yourself with people smarter than you

no blue, no green; water is life

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

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

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

learning is critical to life

think ROI when you shop

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

failures are opportunities to learn

don’t look for advice

under promise, over deliver

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

build with empathy for your users

practice being nice

just do it

allow yourself to be led by your curiosity

don’t be afraid of taking risks

keep learning

believe in yourself

the way to succeed is to double your failure rate

live your life how you live your days

pass key decisions through the filter of first principles

be yourself, own who you are

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

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

don't bite more than you can chew

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

health is wealth

don’t wait for permission

take care of your family

care about solving

stay focused

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

learning from experience is painful, not learning even more so

manage your commitments

don't forget what got you where you are

just do it

focus on the context and the content will follow

be empathetic

crack a smile during difficult situations

life is too short to have any regrets

take lots of breaks

people are the only sustainable advantage of an organization

no experience is wasted

if you can, you must

make time or make excuses

life gets easier when you laugh at it

do not shy away from getting your hands dirty

creativity is found in the level of commitment

a wealth of information creates a poverty of information

remember, don't dwell

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

it's okay to slow down

train yourself to find undervalued assets

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

be creative

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

spend time on people

you have all the disadvantages required for success

you can't reason with weakness

move the average up a little bit everyday

have a hierarchy of problems

go for a cause that's bigger than you

i run therefore i am

don't analyze your pleasures

forget things fast

if not now, when?

don’t drink your own Kool-Aid

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

surround yourself with amazing people

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

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

I am, therefore I think

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

always lead by example

if you spot it, you got it

follow through like a beast on every swing

every problem in life is a gift

don't yuck someone else's yum

be a good human

following up is everything

if you are not failing then you are not pushing yourself

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

you will be happy if you are giver than a taker

be a very good learner

do or do not, there is no try

community is important

you have to work smart and hard

be coachable

you are the story you tell yourself

focus on what you can control

education is about being a good adult in a meaningful society

either find a way, or make one

there is no final perfection

we're not logical, we're biological

building + selling = success

don't fool yourself cause you are easiest to fool

focus on strengths, address your weaknesses

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

you need to know the details

do one thing at a time and do it well

start out with assumption that everybody has good heart

believe in passionate people

make no little plans

there is no traffic jam on the extra mile

only thing limiting you is you

forgive others because you deserve peace

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

no one gets to tell you who you are

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

simplify your message and repeat often

hope is not a strategy

life is always about sacrifices

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

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

there are always ups and down in an entrepreneurial journey

fix yourself and the world will fix itself

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

hold the vision, trust the process

build network of people

empower yourself

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

people are the most important

trust the process, even when the path is unclear

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

have a bias for action

be humble, gracious, and unassuming

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

done is better than perfect

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

what you obsess with becomes your reality

help others

deliver honest feedback kindly but directly

normal is boring

don't be insecure

be hungry to learn

disenchantment is not wisdom

“lage raho”, stay on it

always ask the question, WHY

replace ‘but’ with ‘and’

never go through life saying ‘you should have’

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

you are only as good as your team

do something you enjoy

whatever I am is because of listening, observing and doing

do what you believe in

change is constant, embrace it

don't let fear get in the way

your word is your honor

being in a competition is more important than winning

hope is not a strategy

il faut

build the right culture

love your truth

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

your right is only to action, not the results

everyday you have to wake up twice

every problem has a solution

magic happens outside comfort zones

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

hard work that delivers results is undeniable

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

become what you respect, mirror what you admire

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

have a bias for action

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

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

don't be mean

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

be who you needed when you were younger

don’t let the fear of fear stop you

you lose self-control; you lose your power

discipline equals freedom

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

make time for the people in your life that matter

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

invest your time in what you are really good at

change begins with you

believe in yourself

disengage without conflicts

have a planet sized ambition in whatever you do.

serendipity has a plan for me

simplicity solves all problems

be in the arena

map out your future, but do it in pencil

think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world

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

do onto others as you want them to do to you

nurture informed captains

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

let things not define you

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