Being encouraged to do anything is fine for a relationship, but being tricked, ignored or manipulated into a behaviour is not going to enhance your lifelong bond.

Great managers orchestrate rather than do. Like the conductor of an orchestra, they do not play an instrument, but direct their people so that they play beautifully together.

Every leader must be able to detach from the immediate tactical mission and understand how it fits into strategic goals.

Rely on speed but thrive on timing.

The most important thing is to make progress, not perfection.

The whole question of meaning is central to the approach of the NYU therapists.

The ego is greedy. It spurs you on, and keeps you hungry. But it stops you from being grounded. You’re always looking ahead. It could be the ego’s critical voice getting you down. To be 10% happier, learn to manage it.

Lesson 1: Relationships don’t disappear like cake, they grow like muscles.

More failure comes from excess cautions than bold actions.

Our work is about throwing. The catching can take care of itself.