Kyle Steinike

“Life is harder when you expect a lot of the world and little of yourself.

Life is easier when you expect a lot of yourself and little of the world.

High standards, low expectations.”

“Looking back on my career, my favorite managers allowed me to own decisions, even if they disagreed with me. They couldn't do this for every decision — some were just too expensive or difficult to reverse. But if they spotted an opportunity for me to own a decision, they let me run with it. This would often be preceded by spirited debate, where... See more

“Make it clear up front what you want. Make the next steps obvious. If you have a recommendation, say it up front.”

When your primary goal is to be liked, you can’t take risks. You can’t disagree. You can’t push boundaries. You become a prisoner of other people’s expectations.

Have you ever asked yourself why you are afraid of death? It's normal to be afraid, of course. But exploring why we are afraid might be instructive on how we are to live. Do you have unfinished business to accomplish? Are you enjoying life too much? Are there too many dreams not pursued?