I think everyone should get a little exposure to computer science because it really forces you to think in a slightly different way, and it’s a skill that you can apply in life in general, whether you end up in computer science or not.
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More Tony Hsieh Quotes
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Problems are just mile markers. Each one we pass means we’ve gotten better.
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The best businesses are really ones that can combine passion, profits, and purpose.
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If there are too many competitors, even if you’re the best it’s a lot harder to win.
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We decided that if we get the culture right, most of the stuff, like building a brand around delivering the very best customer service, will just take care of itself.
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I believe that there’s something interesting about anyone and everyone – you just have to figure out what that something is.
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Whatever you’re thinking, think bigger.
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If you’re worried about putting food on the table or putting a roof over your head, that stress is definitely will contribute to unhappiness, but once you have your basic needs met then incremental money.
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I thought about how easily we are all brainwashed by our society and culture to stop thinking and just assume by default that more money equals more success and more happiness, when ultimately happiness is really just about enjoying life.
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There’s a big difference between motivation and inspiration: Inspire through values and motivation takes care of itself.
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Launching a business is kind of like a motorboat: You can go very quickly and turn fast.
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I made a list of the happiest periods of my life & I realized that none of them involve money.
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We asked ourselves what we wanted this company to stand for. We didn’t want to just sell shoes. I wasn’t even into shoes – but I was passionate about customer service.
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Most companies are very quick to hire and slow to fire, when really it should be the other way around.
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Never accept or be too comfortable with the status quo, because the companies that get into trouble are historically the ones that aren’t able to adapt to change and respond quickly enough.
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If someone is self-aware, then they can always continue to grow. If they’re not self-aware, I think it’s harder for them to evolve or adapt beyond who they already are.
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