J. Paul Getty on dealing with setbacks:

“Crises, setbacks, obstacles—these will certainly be met by any executive in the course of his career. The measure of a person in such circumstances is not only how they cope with adversity, but also how they turns it to their advantage. Business is always a battle—for sales, improvements, efficiency —and an... See more

Charles F. Kettering on talking vs doing:

“Theorizing is not nearly as effective as trying.”

Alexandr Wang on effort:

“I have never seen ordinary effort lead to extraordinary results.”

It can be hard to appreciate how much a little extra makes a big difference.

Making five extra calls a day may seem small, but do that for a month, and you'll have made 100 extra calls. Work an extra hour a day because you don't go out partying with your friends, and you've got 6 weeks of work in a year over your colleagues. That's six extra weeks... See more