Shane Smith

• Uncomfortable conversations are hard, but avoiding every conflict is harder.

fast gets all the attention. slow has all the power.

"No man is a leader until his appointment is ratified in the minds and the hearts of his men."

Overthinking has stolen more dreams than failure ever has.

Imperfect action beats perfect intention every time.

1. Never underestimate the power of 5 good minutes

Something I remind myself of on tough days:
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You're always 5 good minutes away from feeling better.
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5 minutes of exercise—your energy shifts. 
5 minutes of writing—your mind clears. 
5 minutes of reading—your perspective changes. 
5 minutes of breathwork—your body resets. 
5 minutes of conversation—your

“What’s something I should stop doing as a leader?”

“Where did I drop the ball this year?” or

“What can I be doing to lead you better?”

Leadership is not a rank

or position to be attained.

Leadership

is a service to be given.

growth is essential if you want to make tomorrow better than today.