AdView compiled a list of inspirational quotes from leaders in multiple industries. Here are the best in tech.
Smartness is not single-dimensional and not quite as important as I thought it was back then.
There is no straight path to where you are going.
Be unapologetically true to yourself, both in business, and in life in general… if you do, and broadcast that to the world, over time, the right people will find you.
You’re going to make mistakes no matter what you do. People spend a lot of time focusing on not making mistakes or regretting them, but you shouldn’t strive to be right about everything.
Before getting swept up in the competitions that define so much of life, ask yourself whether you even want the prize on offer.
The joy is in the journey.
You’ve got to know where you are good and where you are not good.
Spend deliberate, intentional time thinking about what you value most, what’s truly important to you.
It gets better. It’s important to learn new things and expand your horizons.
Whether it is a change of job, or an entrepreneurial dream, the less you NEED to spend each month, the easier it is to follow those dreams.
Problems happen. Plans fail. Don’t be disheartened when things don’t go as you’d hoped.
Most of the things you’ll worry about aren’t worth worrying about.
“No” is often just the starting point.
Be okay with things building up over time.
Be sure to “notice” ideas when you have them. Stop. Take the time to consider them seriously. And if your gut tells you they’re compelling, be fearless in their pursuit.
Enjoy failing fast rather than spending so much time figuring out how to be perfect, or even worse, being paralyzed by fear of being perfect.
Actively listen with empathy, especially when it comes to those you don’t agree with.
\tTrusting someone before it is earned is a painful way to live, but the only way to truly feel free.
Conner is a former Senior Editor for TechRepublic. He is now a Senior Research Analyst at 451 Research.
