Another new release in the book world that is a great read for everyone. Bartlett breaks down 33 “laws” to remember, most of which he has gathered from his interviews with CEOs over the years. From business to relationship, this book has a plethora of takeaways and conversational bits to digest and maybe even chat with friends about. As a young adult himself who achieved most of his success in his 20s, Bartlett is sure to teach all of us a thing or more in his newest release.
Favorite Quotes:
“if you want to keep someone’s brain lit up and receptive to your point of view, you must not start your response with a statement of disagreement.”
“Stop telling yourself you’re not qualified, good enough or worthy. Growth happens when you start doing the things you’re not qualified to do.”
“THE FIVE BUCKETS 1. What you know (your knowledge) 2. What you can do (your skills) 3. Who you know (your network) 4. What you have (your resources) 5. What the world thinks of you (your reputation)”
“The most convincing sign that someone will achieve new results in the future is new behaviour in the present.”
“Stories are the single most powerful weapon any leader can arm themselves with – they are the currency of humanity. Those who tell captivating, inspiring, emotional stories rule the world.”
“Being able to simplify an idea and successfully share it with others is both the path to understanding it and the proof that you do. One of the ways we mask our lack of understanding of any idea is by using more words, bigger words and less necessary words.”
“your success will be defined by your attitude towards the small stuff – the things most people overlook, ignore or don’t care about. The easiest way to do big things is by focusing on the small things.”
“The most important success factor in your work is who you choose to work with.”’
“When a friend makes a mistake, the friend remains a friend and the mistake remains a mistake.”
“The truth is, in every interpersonal conflict in your life – business, romantic or platonic – communication is both the problem and the solution.”
“You don’t become a master because you’re able to retain knowledge. You become a master when you’re able to release it.”
“Do the thing you fear, and keep on doing it. That is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear.’ Dale Carnegie”