If you are deliberately trying to create a future that feels safe, you will willfully ignore the future that is likely.
Seth GodinYou can listen to what people say, sure. But you will be far more effective if you listen to what people do.
Seth GodinMost people with a big idea, great talent and/or something to say don't get lucky at first. Or second. Or even third. It's so easy to conclude that if you're not lucky, you're not good. So persistence becomes an essential element of good, because without persistence, you never get a chance to get lucky.
Seth GodinTransferring your passion to your job is far easier than finding a job that happens to match your passion.
Seth GodinHow often do our heroes stand still? It's hard to imagine Spock and Kirk landing on a planet and just relaxing for a month or two. Just hanging out has nothing to do with boldly going where no one has gone before. What makes us different from every other creature is that we go places, places we've not gone before. We do it willingly, and often. What makes our work and our life interesting is discovery, surprise, and the risk of exploration.
Seth Godin