Tag: Bob Riding
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Do your priority task every day
“Safe and familiar leads to small and inconsequential. The more you insist on escaping pain and difficulty, the more you become trapped in your own tiny universe – the walls close in.” – Bob Riding, The cost of comfort Whenever I begin a startup project with a new partner I explain the following. Out here,…
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Delayed gratification and happiness
“High performers delay gratification, but not happiness.” – Bob Riding, Design happiness A very successful friend of mine has talked to me at length about delayed gratification. I find hope in the recognition of similarities in our approach to life. There is something deeply satisfying, undeniably exciting about working for a better future, about knowing…
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The Authority of Father Time
“Putting something off doesn’t change the constraints applied by our ultimate authority figure – Father Time.” – Bob Riding, Spurious immortality Time is our most precious asset. It’s important to understand the value of your time. Valet at McDonald’s for $5? But how long would it take you find parking and walk? If you make…