1. Most people don’t question rules. But most successful people do.
2. Every rule is designed to level the playing field or tilt it.
3. Rules are created to protect the status quo — not to spur innovation.
20 Reasons Why You Should Break The Rules
9 Surprising Things Most Employees Believe
“67% of employees said, ‘Yes, I’m afraid of something at work.’ 78% of employees said, ‘Yes, there’s something we should measure in the company that we currently don’t.’”
Why Cheat Days Don’t Work And What To Do Instead
“The concept of a cheat day is that you reward yourself for one day as the result of depriving yourself for all the other days. But cheat days don’t reward you; they ruin you.”
The Ultimate Guide To Being An Introvert
“Be aware of the 10 or so things you need to put in place to maximize your energy. Not 100 things. Ten things.”
You’re Not Going To Believe This
“I don’t have a way to change the behavior of 7.5 billion people carrying their beliefs around like precious gems wrapped in hand grenades. Sure, there are ways of changing people’s minds that are more effective than others, but ultimately they fall short.”
The Difference Between How Democrats And Republicans Communicate
“Students who become Democratic operatives tend to study political studies and statistics and demographics in college. Students who lean Republican study marketing. It’s a very different way of thinking.”
How To Master Networking Without “Networking”
“Networking is beyond a buzzword. It almost carries a negative connotation. Formalizing human connection often has the opposite effect than the one intended. A better way to receive is by first giving.”
How To Keep Growing While Staying In The Same Job
“The key to growing while staying in the same job is setting new challenges for yourself. Expect more of yourself than anyone else does.”
How Your Dreams Are Holding You Back
“I like to think America got its Declaration of Independence because someone told Thomas Jefferson he was a terrible speaker and should focus on writing. Oprah was lucky that a producer told her she was unfit for television news, it’s what gave her an opportunity to do daytime television. Plenty of people had their lives switched this way — they thought they were heading in the right direction until someone showed them they weren’t even on the right road.”
Why There Isn’t A “Next Michael Jordan” Any More
“A new generation of stars, thanks to the rapid evolution of the game and the passage of time, has been allowed to blossom, unfettered by trite comparisons. So Russ Westbrook is just Russ Westbrook, Steph is just Steph, and the quest to reincarnate MJ is mercifully over.”