Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

"The people who had been recognized for making original contributions shared many more stories that started negatively but surged upward: they struggled early and triumphed later. Despite being confronted with more negative events, they reported greater satisfaction with their lives and a stronger sense of purpose."

Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

"The prospect of a certain loss brings the go system online."

Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

"When we're determined to reach an objective, it's the gap between where we are and where we aspire to be that lights a fire under us."

Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

"When our commitment is wavering, the best way to stay on track is to consider the progress we've already made. As we recognize what we've invested and attained, it seems like a waste to give up, and our confidence and commitment surge."

Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

"Without a sense of urgency , people ... won't make needed sacrafices. Instead they cling to the status quo and resist.' - Quoting John Kotter"

Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

"... superb presentations - start by establishing "what is: here's the status quo." Then, they "compare that to what could be," making "that gap as big as possible" - Quoting Nancy Duarte"

Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

"Instead of courage' management guru Tom Peters recommends fostering 'a level of fury with the status quo such that one cannot not act."

Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

"The first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader." - Quoting Derek Sivers"

Adam M. Grant, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World