By considering how your heroes might tackle the very same problems you’re encountering, it helps you think about how to apply their best qualities to your work.

Are there areas in your life where you are intentionally withholding in order to gain a sense of control of the situation? Instead, aggressively pursue resolution with the offending party. If you cannot achieve a satisfactory understanding, then at least you have the information you need to decide your next move. Otherwise, you’re in danger of allo

when I come across someone with extreme conviction about their work, it pushes me to the edge of my comfort zone. I think it’s because I crave that kind of precision in my own work, and I feel a little like the ground I stand on is being challenged.

Greatness emerges when you consistently choose to do what’s right, even when it’s uncomfortable.

A confident person acts, observes, and redirects. A temporary failure is not seen as a sign of permanent trouble, but merely as a sidestep on the path to success.

If you approach work with the mind-set of “What can I offer?” instead of “What can I get?” it can powerfully alter the very substance of your engagement.

instead of “courageous,” think “willing to stand against the masses.” Instead of “creative,” think “willing to ask counterintuitive questions.” These are actionable qualities rather than vague personality traits.

Are there issues that drive others to come to you for help, and that you seem uniquely equipped to handle, even if it’s at personal cost to you?

The goal is to recognize the things you admire about others so that you can tap into those qualities,