15 Quotes by Jeff Haden

Ideas without action aren’t ideas. They’re regrets.

Be “unrealistic” when you set a goal, and then be realistic about how you will achieve that goal.

Failure isn’t defeating; failure is motivating. Failure provides a healthy dose of perspective, makes us more tolerant and patient, and makes us realize we’re a lot like the people around us. When you realize you aren’t so different or special after all, it’s a lot easier to be happy with the people around you – and with yourself.

That’s why the power of routine, something we’ll look at in detail later, is so important. When you create a routine, embrace that routine, and see the results of that routine, you stop negotiating with yourself. You see your routine as a task, in the best possible way: Your routine isn’t something you choose to do; it’s just what you do. And you stop making choices that don’t support your goals.

Pick a worthwhile mission and excel at that mission.

Acceptance and camaraderie is earned by effort, not granted by title.

Pick one source of frustration and decide what you will do differently, including, possibly, walking away.

Losses come in a variety of forms, but the worst thing we can lose is faith in ourselves: in our ideas, in our skills and talents, and in our willingness and ability to overcome challenges and achieve our dreams.

None of us receives enough positive feedback. Each of us is our own worst critic.