Talent is nothing without persistence.
A few of the managers we spoke with for this book worried that the tour of duty framework might give employees "permission" to leave. But permission is not yours to give or to withhold, and believing you have that power is simply a self-deception tha...
Hard work, determination, and talent are key for any successful venture. But sometimes you need that fourth ingredient: dumb luck. Luck can never replace hard work and talent, but sometimes it can win out over both.
Find the most talented person in the room, and if it’s not you, go stand next to him. Hang out with him. Try to be helpful. If you ever find that you’re the most talented person in the room, you need to find another room.
Just a minute," said Lobsang. "Who you? Time has stopped, the world is given over to...fairy tales and monsters, and there's a walking around?" "Best kind of person to have," said Susan. "We don't like silliness. Anyway, I told you. I've inherited ce...
Herb Brooks: All-star teams fail because they rely solely on the individual's talent. The Soviets win because they take that talent and use it inside a system that's designed for the betterment of the team. My goal is to beat 'em at their own game. L...
I have been aware, from the age of 6, that I had talent.
I got by on talent. That was my fatal mistake.
I am a very talented belcher. Very deep and bassy.
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.
Concealed talent brings no reputation.
Be talented enough to make it and stupid enough to keep trying.
What I have a problem with is money and name at the expense of talent and culture.
Never confuse the size of your paycheck with the size of your talent.
I respect his talents, even as he does mine.
I'd rather make music if I had the talent.
The good will is all — and all the talents are ways to fulfill it.
It is better to be likable than to be talented.
Talent perceives differences; genius, unity.
London gives birth to amazing talent but is rubbish at helping maintain it.
Your talent is your art. It is not to be taken for granted.
