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focus on work, not money; which will follow

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

most people are better at waiting to speak than listening

be a friend to your children

you can do anything you put your mind to

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

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

insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results

your right is only to action, not the results

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

just be yourself

we are not here to correct the world

experience everything first hand

look through lens of abundance; there are always resources

love the problem not the solutions

make time, don't manage it

pull your weight

growth happens in discomfort

don't count the days, make the days count

befriend the unknown

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

great leaders ask good questions

everybody is meritocratic

our strengths fulfill us

don’t be afraid of taking risks

take risks

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

the best way to predict your future is to create it

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

have confidence; in being right, in being wrong

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

do your research

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

go all the way, you will figure it out

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

have a bias for action

always stay hungry

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

delegate but don't abdicate

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

opportunities don’t happen, you create them

help others

forgive others because you deserve peace

don't let perfect be the enemy of good

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

invest in yourself

train yourself to find undervalued assets

do the things that scare you the most

carpe every diem

when you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail

use obstacles as stepping stones to something better

don't limit yourself

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

hold the vision, trust the process

choose to be you

no pressure, no diamonds

work on the business rather than in the business

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

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

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

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

no one gets to tell you who you are

life begins at the edge of your comfort zone

create an impact

don’t drink your own Kool-Aid

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

whatever I am is because of listening, observing and doing

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

don't analyze your pleasures

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

quality of your questions determines quality of your life

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

you are the average of the five people you hangout with

bootstrap first, find funding later

concentration constricts, attention expands

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

ideas are a commodity, execution of them is not

go with the flow

be a sponge, curiosity is life

failing to try is trying to fail

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

you fail when you stop trying

you cannot scale your business faster than you can scale yourself

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

the universe is indifferent

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

let's keep swimming

be santa claus when you can

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

normal is boring

move the average up a little bit everyday

excuses and results are mutually exclusive

opposition is good, kites rise against the wind

perfect is boring and dreams are not real

begin with the end in mind

delegate, trust the people you work with

feel obligated to respectfully challenge decisions when you disagree

live life to the fullest

never tame your obsessions

it's never over till it's over

motivation is the key

systems work, people fail

know how to deal with not knowing

live your life how you live your days

detach: ego, emotions, perspective, self

it's the courage to continue that counts

loyalty is a marathon, not a sprint

ideas are a commodity, execution of them is not

when two people always agree, one of them is unnecessary

if your mouth is moving, you are not listening

find divinity in whatever you do

it takes the doing hand to make the seeing eye

trust the process

don’t let the fear of fear stop you

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

if you can be anything, choose to be kind

every time you fail, you get closer to success

only thing limiting you is you

what you seek is seeking you

it’s all about having fun

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

you don't meet success without failure

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

look for a problem and solve it

not being greedy is a competitive advantage

networking is key

everytime a door closes, some other door opens

love your mission but not everything about your work

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

care

we're not logical, we're biological

simplify your message and repeat often

what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

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

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

have the right attitude

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

surround yourself with people who believe in you

have no regrets

every problem has a solution

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

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

what you do next is what matters

put in the effort

there is no traffic jam on the extra mile

done is better than perfect

you can do it all but cant do it alone

don't be insecure

amor fati; love and embrace your fate

under promise, over deliver

perfect is the enemy of growth

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

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

start with the customer and work backwards

make no little plans

don’t let work define who you are

stay grounded; remember your value system

art is synonymous to science; science is synonymous to art

if i had any humility, i would be perfect

seven times I fall, eight times I get up

success is a battle between you and yourself

if you can, why wouldn't you?

everyday you have to wake up twice

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

building a business is an adventure

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

always stay 10 toes down

we don't do, unless we feel

comparison is the death of joy

step away from people who will drown you

discipline is the training that makes punishment unnecessary

never be worried to take risks

simplicity solves all problems

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

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

figure what you suck at and work around it

life is the marathon

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

always stand your ground

it's okay to slow down

sustaining your grit and determination is winning half the battle

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

you can’t delegate leadership; exercise or abdicate it

be present

you learn most from people who are least like you

never ever, ever give up

crisis doesn’t build character, it reveals it

be responsible for what you say and what you do

always think long term

ideas are easy, execution matters

follow through like a beast on every swing

have a hobby outside your work

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

you can get there

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

people are the only sustainable advantage of an organization

done is better than perfect

give time to yourself

keep learning

I am enough

the way we see the problem is the problem

everything is figureouttable

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

be good to people around you

compound interest works, even for knowledge

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

a good night’s sleep is worth a million dollars

practice being nice

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

impact comes from leverage

be kind

you learn more from failures

be humble, gracious, and unassuming

no great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness

live life on your own terms

don’t be the best, be the only

a radiant life starts from within

do something you enjoy

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

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

support others

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

one. step. at. a. time.

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

how can you dominate if you don't dominate?

smart work is better than hard work

be hungry to learn

be a good human

go to VCs as kings

find ways to honor other people's dreams

really enjoy your mission

none of us is smart enough to figure everything out

empower yourself

change begins with you

always give the benefit of doubt to your clients

do not repeat your mistakes

there is no leader if there are no followers

startups are like fighter jets

every conversation is an invitation to risk revealing the real you

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

the credit belongs to the person in the arena

following up is everything

be mindful of alternative approaches

learn to listen better

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

seek diverse perspectives and work to disconfirm your beliefs

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

learning a lesson builds character

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

persistence

fall in love with the problem; not the solution

deliver honest feedback kindly but directly

be the voice, not the voiceless

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

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

always lead by example

surround yourself with people who believe in you

become the rock of trust for people in your life

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

learn and be curious

you lose self-control; you lose your power

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

listening is an art

judge someone by their questions than their answers

people don’t forget how you made them feel

as you embrace your weirdness, you will thrive

give back

be crazy enough to think differently

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

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

trust people

never give up

be persistent

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

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

let go and let God in

always try

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

“lage raho”, stay on it

ditch the dream and be a doer

life gets easier when you laugh at it

culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch and dinner

you can avoid failure by doing nothing

it’s all about how many times you get up

out of bed != being awake

forget things fast

a comfort zone is a beautiful place but nothing grows there

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

forget what you don't need to know anymore

scared money don't make money

always stop and smell the roses

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

nurture informed captains

stay patient

think different

think beyond the idea you have

substitute or with and

don’t quit

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

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

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

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

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

less process, more passion

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

be here, now

no experience is wasted

take care of people

opposite of stressed is Desserts

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

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

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

perfection is the enemy of progress

tough times are the growth time

learn fast, learn cheap, learn often

compartmentalize your life

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

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

pursue knowledge not growth

don’t stop being a child

take a shot at everything in life

have a bigger goal and purpose of life

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

always remind yourself that you can’t predict the future

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

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

be grateful for what you have in life

focus on strengths, address your weaknesses

never underestimate the power of smile and kindness

future doesn’t get built by itself

intelligence is not directly proportional to formal education

nothing worth doing will be easy

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

be yourself, own who you are

only the paranoid survive

learn from your mistakes

you can't reason with weakness

consistency eats motivation for breakfast

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

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

sell what you believe in!

tell stories, they are extremely powerful

perception is the reality

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

make hay while the sun shines

this too shall pass

it's better when leaders believe in their followers

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

bloom where you are planted

have fun along the way

don't yuck someone else's yum

don’t start with skepticism

pick and choose your battle

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

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

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

tell the truth, all the time, about everything

believe in passionate people

true feedback is a rare gift; just ask for it

in every challenge, there is an opportunity

if you spot it, you got it

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

change is the only constant

listen to hear, not to respond

simple is not always easy

don't major in minor things

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

small changes make a large impact

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

consistency outweighs talent

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

be authentic

bad decisions made with good intentions are still bad decisions

business leaders have the most impact in the world

surround yourself with amazing people

where there is disruption, there is an opportunity

hard work that delivers results is undeniable

plans are worthless, planning is everything

don’t let anyone define what you are capable of

always have someone to talk to

success is determined by how people react to failure

do onto others as you want them to do to you

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

no one of us is as smart as all of us

value others time more than yours

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

value relationships

chaos happens naturally, simplicity is a choice

having the right mindset is everything

it's important to be true to who you are

be bold

you will get better at what you do frequently

love is the bridge between you and everything

you can't change without changing

keep business money separate from personal money

have fewer expectations of others

either find a way, or make one

stay connected, never lose eye contact

create value everyday

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

give before you expect to receive

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

be resilient

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

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

trust everyone to begin with

measure twice cut once

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

in our response to stimulus lies our growth and freedom

respect other species

people remember people who remember them

don't forget what got you where you are

don’t prioritize your schedule, schedule your priorities

to be exceptional, you have to be exceptionally outrageous

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

the way to succeed is to double your failure rate

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

let curiosity be your compass

don't be mean

anything worth doing is worth doing better

perception is reality

map out your future, but do it in pencil

strategy is a commodity, implementation is an art

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

i run therefore i am

do not shy away from getting your hands dirty

be fearless, don't worry about failure

maintain the momentum

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

good mentors can change lives

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

be optimistic for unknown opportunities

hard work and sincerity are the shortcut to success

seek out great advisors, mentors

lazy is the root of all evil

take lots of breaks

exercise is not an excuse for unhealthy food

the only person responsible for who you are is you

you can only take relationships to heaven

don't bite more than you can chew

the easiest thing to do is nothing

when the going gets tough; the tough get going

focus on work, not money; which will follow

cloning is a powerful model

good thing bad thing, who knows?

surround yourself with amazing people who inspire you

make your parents proud

first principles always overcome conventional wisdom

be in it to win it

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

swim to the next buoy

if you are not failing then you are not pushing yourself

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

always choose to dance

success in life is incomplete without a succession plan

leadership is like conveyor belt

be relentlessly lazy

leave something which is lasting

no one gets ahead without a lot of help

respect your team

restraint

love well

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

there is value in constantly challenging yourself

people always remember how you make them feel

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

go for a cause that's bigger than you

discipline equals freedom

build network of people

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

a wealth of information creates a poverty of information

start-up journey is a marathon, not a sprint

be the owner of your money, not the accountant

be present

disenchantment is not wisdom

always capture the new person on your mobile phone

the journey is the destination

keep walking; it increases your chances

context is king

life is not a zero-sum game

trust your gut

get rid of the noise

don’t seek change, seek to integrate and innovate

don’t let setbacks set you back

be compassionate not only to others but yourself

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

in God we trust, all others must bring data

intelligence is secondary to diligence

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

take a long term view of success

be authentic

choose your reputation over revenue

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

take care of your family

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

family can never be taken for granted

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

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

if you are going to think, think BIG

life is an upward spiral

your network = your networth

exist on your own terms

success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm

I am, therefore I think

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

always focus on win-win relationships

be true to your roots, true to who you are

offer advice, only when asked

do it now

be here NOW

hire smart people and get out of their way

learning doesn’t stop

difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week

have a no jerks policy

nobody can move you down without your consent

failures are opportunities to learn

live in defiance of the weakness

over promise over deliver

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

nothing beats serendipity

inhale the future, exhale the past

being in a competition is more important than winning

don't have regrets

intuition is not enough, it has to be held accountable

have fun, play, explore, and learn

don't let the fear of fear stop you

keep learning

keep reinventing yourself

indulge in something that nourishes your soul

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

good listeners win all the time

be on a championship team rather than team of champions

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

your attitude controls your destiny, in business and health

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

always ask the question, WHY

just do it

nothing good happens after 2am

if you want to be great there are no shortcuts

innovation is saying no to 1,000 things

work with your strengths

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

to earn trust, build trust

stay hungry, stay humble

don't play to win, play to learn

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

it's okay to make mistakes

learn how to deal with no

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

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

believe in optimism and not expectation

be the change you wish to see in the world

hire character, train skill

there is nothing like “I”

not harder, smarter not harder, smarter

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

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

surviving difficulties > being successful

creativity is found in the level of commitment

have a bias for action

there is always something to be grateful about

if not now, when?

give back

the best way to predict the future is to create it

move your body

pain of quitting is exponentially higher than pain of continuing

be perseverant

what goes around comes around

knowing yourself is most important

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

always ask why

give than get

practice fierce integrity

values and culture are important

start small and slow and aim to grow

do ordinary things extraordinarily

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

winning alone is worse than losing together

build the right culture

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

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

winning is fun

don’t wait for permission

find the power in other people and enable it

surround yourself with good people

being nice is never out of fashion

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

be kind

stay hungry for growth

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

life gets easier when you laugh at it

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

choose people over profit

you are the story you tell yourself

speaking the truth is different than telling the truth

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

give; you get more

do not be hard on yourself

your path is not written in stone

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

normal is boring

find something that makes you uncomfortably excited

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

don’t get worked for every single thing not working

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

hope is not a strategy

take a 20 minute walk to feel better

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

focus on needs over wants

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

community is important

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

live comfortably, define your comforts based on your values

no blue, no green; water is life

do well by doing good

don’t sweat the small stuff

try, and try again

a reputation is easier kept than recovered

do or do not, there is no try

think differently and look around corners for ways to delight customers

allow yourself to be led by your curiosity

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

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

enjoy being uncomfortable

watch what you say in a crowded elevator

disengage without conflicts

done is better than perfect

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

real champions sweat

treat others well, in good times and bad

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

be willing to listen

building + selling = success

it's the crazy ones that change the world

focus on your strengths

fix yourself and the world will fix itself

the journey is the reward

you are what you pay attention to

face your fears

systems are changed only by outsiders

every problem in life is a gift

unconventional should be in our dna

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

don’t underestimate the power of a smile

have relentlessly high standards

pain is inevitable; suffering is optional

never let anyone other than you execute on your dream

volunteer your time where you can

start

don't seek solutions, wait for them

keep reinventing yourself

it's the people who built the pyramids

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

people are the only sustainable advantage of an organization

let go, it's okay!

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

life is not a single story

set your mission and northstar values

live in the present moment

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

accountability + candor + generosity + vulnerability = trust

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

winning is necessary

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

do one thing at a time and do it well

observe more; speak less

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

there is always a bigger, higher purpose from every setback

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

pay it forward, it will come back to you

be intellectually curious, be situationally aware

life is in the transitions

in hindsight, we give ourselves the benefit of foresight

attitude will make or break your success

take risks

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

always prioritize connections and relationships

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

don't stop being a garden if surrounded by weeds

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

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

care about solving

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

take risks to pursue what you truly love

sky is the limit

mediocrity scares me

be relentlessly consistent

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

people will always remember how you made them feel

always bet on the house

purpose of business is to fix socio economic challenges

dream and dream big

love your truth

focus on results

be distinct or be extinct

lower ROI is better than risking capital

never hire somebody who doesn’t raise the average

be coachable

what you see shapes how you change

don’t let bad leaders hide behind good numbers

glory comes from daring to begin

there’s nothing wrong in copying successful people

regret is a really bad thing

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

never quit

why not me?

if you want to start up, just start up

plan for the failure of your plan

conquer your fears by creating a plan

focus on needs over wants

if you can, you must

don’t look for advice

choose your battles

what you see, you become

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

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

put others' best interest first

you do deserve it and you are worthy

the biggest asset you have is time, invest wisely

foundation of our health lies in our daily choices

never forget where you came from

become what you respect, mirror what you admire

never go through life saying ‘you should have’

build routines, not resolutions

excess is not a requirement for success

every expert was once a beginner

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

just do it

profit is the applause from appreciative customers and committed employees

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

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

every failure is a step towards success

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

ask for forgiveness than for permission

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

commit first, figure it out later

lead with your heart

tag along with the right people

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

ask the right questions

refined and processed foods are greatest threat to our health

love yourself enough

do not accept any limitations

smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

persistence and hard work will always lead to success

without reflection, you will be in the same loop

ignore the rules

do the math

don't do it alone

our greatest ability is to change ourselves

glass ceilings are there to be broken

don't forget the lessons taught by life

motion != progress

focus

don't wonder what if?

laugh more

learning is critical to life

love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort

the purpose of life is to have a life of purpose

easy to copy a model than to build one

believe in yourself

be who you needed when you were younger

some problems are not for you to solve. Walkway!

early in your journey, motion is progress

fight the big fights

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

you will be happy if you are giver than a taker

when you get comfortable, move on

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

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

the best revenge is to not be like your enemy

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

trust your gut, don’t cover your butt

#CTFO - Chill the F Out

be patient

measure your success with how many smiles you get and give

failures are the stepping stones

family is important, it makes you who you are

be a very good learner

the best way to persuade someone is with your ears

think a little less, live a little more

think ROI when you shop

nothing is permanent

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

if you focus on abundance, abundance grows

in simplicity lies the genius

outwork, outimprove, outstrategize and outlast the rest

everything is figureoutable

you have problems in volume; you need solutions in volume

the world belongs to those who let it go

common sense is not common practice

best antidote to anxiety is action

be aware

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

be the change you want to be

if you are not growing, you're shrinking

every failure is a step towards success

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

be open to hearing new ideas and points of view

when you give up your dreams, you die

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

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

figure out your why

don't promise; prove

let people know how you want to be treated

when in doubt, listen to your customers

your past does not define you, your growth does

you always have time for important things

involve your children in your working environment

be empathetic

improvise, overcome, adapt

comfort zone is the enemy of innovation

make time for the people in your life that matter

do it right the first time

focus is the most critical thing

be a better version of yourself everyday

persist when faced with adversity

when you stop learning, you stop

focus on what you can control

have a hierarchy of problems

il faut

always have courage, it leads you far in life

intelligence not tempered by human affection isn't worth much

explore infinity of knowledge

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

have a bias for action

be kind to others

you be you

we measure what's easiest not what matters most

start out with assumption that everybody has good heart

don’t take yourself too seriously, nobody else does

the harder you work the luckier you get

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

there is no final perfection

be patient

there are no failures, only lessons

people matter

do what you believe in

relationships absolutely matter

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

be intentionally lazy

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

seek the company of teachers and students

focus on yourself, family and your community

everyone is a complete mess

be grounded, be humble

believe in your convictions

I may be the first but not the last

life challenges are the greatest catalyst for self-empowerment

focus on the context and the content will follow

be fearless, don't worry about failure

don’t waste time explaining, find solutions

there are always ups and down in an entrepreneurial journey

it’s all about people and relationships with the people

those who are curious and ask questions go far

you lose self-control; you lose your power

decision, action, consequence

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

if you don't make dust, you eat it

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

don’t start a company to get rich

prefer people who rock the boat to those who jump out

good ideas occur because of necessity

superman doesn't cringe at flying in bad weather

short term pain is worth the long term gain

every person has a platform of influence; use your platform

age is a matter of attitude

don't fool yourself cause you are easiest to fool

let things not define you

spend time on people

pick your battles

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

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

life is made up of people no smarter than us

I only answer to me

relentless execution

cherish your partners and children

make time or make excuses

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

learning from experience is painful, not learning even more so

use the naysayers as a guide and haters as fuel

impossible just takes a little longer

starve the doubters and stay on track

shortcuts make for long delays

a co-founder is more important than a life partner

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

attract what you expect, reflect what you desire

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

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

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

what you say interests people, who you are inspires them

move fast, move slow

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

be humble

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

practice opening doors for others

understand the difference between pleasure and happiness

be on the path of generosity to emphasize deep compassion

the network is exponential, have one and leverage it

do it afraid

believe in yourself

create your own opportunities

it's OK to be the odd one out

loyalty is a two-way street

happiness is not readymade, it comes from your action

learn from other people's mistakes

investments should be reliable, repeatable and scalable

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

invest your time in what you are really good at

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

be opportunistic

manage your commitments

healing thrives in connection, not solitude

challenges make life interesting, overcoming them makes it meaningful

stay persistent

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

person in the arena is what really counts

do or do not, there is no try

don’t make the same mistake twice

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

your network is your networth

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

the world is run by those who show up

the mission is larger than any individual

crack a smile during difficult situations

have a planet sized ambition in whatever you do.

life is too short to have any regrets

be kind

have a safety net for family emergencies

mom was wrong, it pays to talk to strangers

change is constant, embrace it

confidence is the key to success

share your passion, don't preach it

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

focus on good, high integrity people

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

innovation = necessity/ time left

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

you should never outsource the most difficult problem

confidence paired with humility is a rare find

the believers are the doers

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

serendipity has a plan for me

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

do favors without any expectations

have a solid vision and mission

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

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

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

focus on solving real problems

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

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

weakness is strong, I must be stronger

be the best version of yourself

giving makes the enervating energizing

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

ask the right questions

do what gives you happiness

create infinite access for everyone in your life

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

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

important and relevant are not the same thing

there is no bad idea, only bad trying

life doesn't come without sacrifices

always honor your word

your word is your honor

goals produce results, not activities

think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world

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

you can't give what you don't have

everything in life is relationships

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

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

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

hang out with people who are better than you

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

replace ‘but’ with ‘and’

trust the process, even when the path is unclear

hire people smarter than you

your best is all you can do; no regrets

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

it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon

dream bigger than you thought was possible

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

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

better others so they can better you

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

confront your fears head on

the wound is the place where light enters you

if I am not I, who will be?

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

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

learn the rules so you know how to break them

benchmark yourself and your team against the best

be frugal, accomplish more with less

it’s hard to beat someone who never gives up

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

education is about being a good adult in a meaningful society

being ordinary sets you apart

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

be in the arena

always keep your humor

you become what you spend most of your time on

your idols are often sitting across room

conduct all your affairs with the highest level of integrity

the past does not define the future

remember, don't dwell

danger and delight grow on the same stock

a successful business is proof of a courageous decision

if it's easy, everyone will do it

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

you are your own light

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

always ask, is that really still true?

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

life is journey to be enjoyed

what other people think of me is none of my business

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

recognize efforts, reward results

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

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

if something is not right, do something

exceed your team's expectations for you

always remember the cost to the passage

grass isn't greener, just a different shade

take the meaningful path, not the easy one

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

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

it’s about experimenting, reflecting and revising

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

be tenacious but gracious

you have to work smart and hard

being systematic beats being a genius

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

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

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

success is not final, failure is not fatal

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

entrepreneurs die daily to create something eternal

go take action

carpe diem

you have all the disadvantages required for success

have fun, smile, engage

have a growth mindset

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

people are the most important

be curious, be a great listener

charm is being yourself

have a singular focus on simplicity

good days spoil you, bad days teach you

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

hope is not a strategy

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

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

health is wealth

trust in the magic of a new beginning

be creative

help generously, but ask shamelessly

you can't do it alone

learning is the only sustainable source of competitive advantage

being your own boss is overrated

life is very short

love over fear

magic happens outside comfort zones

what you obsess with becomes your reality

life is always about sacrifices

have no regrets

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

stay focused

take risks

a smooth sea never makes a good sailor

every interaction with customer is an opportunity to learn about them

you don’t fail if you are not trying

you are only as good as your team

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

surround yourself with people smarter than you

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

you need to know the details

being true to yourself matters the most

culture eats strategy for breakfast

learn to love what other people are about

think in decades, not days

always be growing

be brave enough to suck at something new

we see more by scanning than by staring

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

the learner will inherit the future

pass key decisions through the filter of first principles

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

systemize the predictable so you can humanize the exceptional

build with empathy for your users

plants and dollars can be managed, people expect leadership

be kind, don't suck

don’t be afraid to ask for help

forgive yourself

don't let fear get in the way

patience persistence and perspiration are an unbeatable combination for success

know your worth

self care is discipline, not indulgence

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

don't stop learning, do not stop unlearning

be around a few, but, brilliant people

what you appreciate, appreciates

happiness, beauty, and success are an inside job

take risks

don’t confuse comfort for purpose

you get what you put out

success builds upon success.

make the most of life

marry wisely

seek first to understand, then to be understood

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

stress doesn’t help your health nor your decisions

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

go the extra mile, it's seldom crowded there

karma is a bitch, it always comes around

always find a way to give back

simpler the execution, faster you run

the most precious resource we have is time

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

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