The problem with taking offense is that it’s really hard to figure out what to do with it after you’re done using it. Better to just leave it on the table and walk away. Umbrage untaken quietly disappears.
SETH GODINPeople talking about you is far more effective than talking about yourself.
More Seth Godin Quotes
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In a race, sooner or later there’s a moment that separates the winner from those who don’t win. That instant is your chance, the moment you’ve been waiting for.
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The art, the new, the ability to connect the dots and to make an impact – sooner or later, that can only come from one who creates, not from a teacher and not from a book.
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In a long distance race, everyone gets tired. The winner is the runner who figures out where to put the tired, figures out how to store it away until after the race is over. Sure, he’s tired. Everyone is. That’s not the point. The point is to run.
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As creators, our pursuit of perfection might be misguided, particularly if it comes at the expense of the things that matter.
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Once you free yourself from the need for perfect acceptance, it’s a lot easier to launch work that matters.
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If you want to be a leader, go lead
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Don’t waste time looking for a better pencil: learn to write better.
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Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work.
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Are you copying others? People won’t pay extra for that. You won’t be followed for that.
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People who make a difference never wait for just the right time. They know that it will never arrive.
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Many people believe that great designers get great clients. It’s the other way around.
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If I fail more than you do, I win.
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The person who fails the most wins.
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People rarely buy what they need. They buy what they want.
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Anyone who says failure is not an option has also ruled out innovation.
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