Optimism is normal, but some fortunate people are more optimistic than the rest of us. If you are genetically endowed with an optimistic bias, you hardly need to be told that you are a lucky person - you already feel fortunate.

The evidence is unequivocal, there's a great deal more luck than skill in people getting very rich.

The premise of this book is that it is easier to recognize other people's mistakes than your own.

I enjoy being active, but I look forward to the day when I can retire to the Internet.

Negotiations over a shrinking pie are especially difficult because they require an allocation of losses. People tend to be much more easygoing when they bargain over an expanding pie.

People like leaders who look like they are dominant, optimistic, friendly to their friends, and quick on the trigger when it comes to enemies. They like boldness and despise the appearance of timidity and protracted doubt.

Political columnists and sports pundits are rewarded for being overconfident.