Talent (a natural way of thinking, feeling, or behaving) × Investment (time spent practicing, developing your skills, and building your knowledge base) = Strength (the ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance)
Tom RathIts tempting to work more than 60 hours a week and sacrifice sleep, not move, and eat bad foods as they are convenient. But this comes with a cost.
Tom RathThe quickest way to be a little bit happier and more engaged in your job is to spend some time thinking about developing closer friendships.
Tom RathPeople have several times more potential for growth when they invest energy in developing their strengths instead of correcting their deficiencies.
Tom Rath