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“Chrome and Firefox users were 19% less likely to be absent from work, had higher sales, and received better customer satisfaction ratings. The non-default…

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“To be original, you don't need to be a prodigy or a revolutionary. You just need the mindset and will to challenge the default.”

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“Children whose character was praised subsequently became more generous than those whose behavior was praised. Praising character helps children internalize values as part of…

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“remember that birth order influences but does not determine how children develop.”

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“To move people out of apathy, you must show a compelling vision for the future and contrast it to an unsatisfactory, frustrating and unacceptable…

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“Presenting a novel idea and asking for approval immediately is likely to be rejected even if the idea is good. Seek”

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“a vision can be more inspiring and concrete when told by those who benefit from it. 2.”

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“Affirmation of the present (or soon-to-be present) situation creates a psychological sense of well-being. 2.”

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“intuitions are only accurate when accompanied by a lot of experience in the particular domain. What”

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“To be a successful original, the best way forward is to produce in volume and be willing to make mistakes.”

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“successful creatives aren't better than their peers in ability; they simply produce more work, which gives them a higher chance of creating something original.…

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“Nicolaus Copernicus, fearing ridicule and rejection, refused to publish his discovery that the earth revolves around the sun. For 26 years, he shared his…

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“When you don't have domain expertise, it's important to resist the temptation to make intuitive judgments and think analytically instead. Intuition”

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“Child prodigies usually pursue conforming achievement, following the well-worn paths to Carnegie Hall, the science Olympics, and chess championships. They succeed by expertly following…

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“Entrepreneurs who kept their day jobs were balancing their risk portfolios. The safety of the day job gave them time to develop original ideas…

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