

“If your story is not inspiring you, it’s time to change it.”
― Black Hole Focus: How Intelligent People Can Create a Powerful Purpose for Their Lives
― Black Hole Focus: How Intelligent People Can Create a Powerful Purpose for Their Lives

“The top 10 per cent of the US population appropriated 91 per cent of income growth between 1989 and 2006, while the top 1 per cent took 59 per cent.”
― 23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism
― 23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism

“It's a funny thing about Americans, we love to bitch about paying too much for the things we really need and are really a bargain, like gas and postage stamps, but we willingly shell out outrageous amounts for unnecessary crap like gourmet coffee and soap to make your crotch smell good. Two dollars a gallon to go ten miles is too much, but five to the parking valet to go ten feet is okay.”
― When You Ride Alone You Ride With Bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism
― When You Ride Alone You Ride With Bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism
“If you find what you do each day seems to have no link to any higher purpose, you probably want to rethink what you're doing.”
― The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World
― The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World

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