3-2-1: On the power of self-image, how luck travels, and the importance of solving mediocre problems

“The best view of the game is probably from the stands. But that's not where the action is. And so you have to decide, do you want a nice view or do you want to be in the thick of it and playing the game?”

“Luck flows through people and travels by conversation. The people you talk to determine the opportunities you find. Keep talking to the same people, keep finding the same opportunities. Start talking to new people, start finding new opportunities. If you want different luck, start walking into different rooms.”

“You will rarely outperform your self-image.”

“No matter how busy you are, you must take time to make the other person feel important. Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, “Make me feel important.” Never forget this message when working with people.”

“Often we fail to improve our lives simply because things don't get bad enough. If your new job is hell, you’ll leave it, but if it’s just unsatisfying, you’ll likely grind it out. Thus, small problems often threaten our quality of life more than big ones.”

“Luck flows through people and travels by conversation. The people you talk to determine the opportunities you find.

If you want different luck, start walking into different rooms.”

“You will rarely outperform your self-image.”

“Often we fail to improve our lives simply because things don't get bad enough. If your new job is hell, you’ll leave it, but if it’s just unsatisfying, you’ll likely grind it out. Thus, small problems often threaten our quality of life more than big ones.”