35 Quotes by Scott Belsky

It's not about ideas. It's about making ideas happen.

Most ideas are born and lost in isolation.

An idea can only become a reality once it is broken down into organized, actionable elements.

Whether it means prizing the value of lessons learned, building games into your creative process, or getting gifts upon certain milestones of achievement, self-derived rewards make a big difference…You cannot ignore or completely escape the deeply ingrained short-term reward system within you. But you can become aware of what really motivates you and then tweak your incentives to sustain your long-term pursuits.

You can't rely on others—especially your managers and clients—to engage your strengths. In an ideal world, managers would constantly be thinking about how to best utilize their people—and clients would always unearth your greatest potential. Unfortunately, the reality is that bosses and clients are as worried about their own careers as you are about your own. You must take the task of marketing your strengths into your own hands.

It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.

When 99% of people doubt your idea, you’re either gravely wrong or about to make history.

Self-leadership is about awareness, tolerance, and not letting your own natural tendencies limit your potential.

It’s only by saying no that you can concentrate on the things that really matter.