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The future belongs to those who can adapt to the changing circumstances of the world.
Transparency in AI systems is crucial for accountability.
From Atlas of AI by Kate Crawford
You need to hold people accountable for their performance.
Our technological advancements have left a lasting mark, but nature’s recovery is inevitable.
From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
The price of greatness is responsibility.
From Legacy by James Kerr
Codes can be a source of power, but also a source of vulnerability.
From The Code Book by Simon Singh
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, but the one most responsive to change.
From The Odyssey by Homer
In a world of uncertainty, the best strategy is adaptability.
The wise adapt to the flow of life.
We cannot selectively numb emotions. When we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.
From The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
The future of the planet depends on the choices we make today.
Transparency in AI algorithms is crucial for trust and accountability.
From The Alignment Problem by Brian Christian
Embrace vulnerability to unlock your true voice.
From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder
Adaptability is the key to survival in a changing world.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Embrace the messy parts of your journey.
People who don’t have skin in the game are often the cause of the problem.
Understanding probability can enhance our decision-making process.
From The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow
To be alive is to be vulnerable.
From Rising Strong by Brené Brown
The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water molds itself to the pitcher.
Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.
From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
The likeability trap is a double bind for women in the workplace.
From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez
The pursuit of excellence is as much about mindset as it is about physical ability.
From The Sports Gene by David Epstein
You cannot manage what you cannot measure.
From High Output Management by Andy Grove
The most successful people are those who are good at plan B.
From The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
Noise is the variability in judgments that should be identical.
Each layer of money contributes to the overall stability and functionality of the financial system.
From Layered Money by Nik Bhatia
Resources are limited, and we must manage them wisely.
The need to be liked can lead to self-sabotage.
From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez
You can’t get to courage without walking through vulnerability.
From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does.
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.
From The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Women are often judged by their ability to be liked rather than their ability to be effective.
From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez
Do not be ashamed to be helped; for it is your own good.
From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Stress is not the enemy; it's how we respond to it that matters.
The most successful people are those who are able to adapt their skills to new situations and environments.
Transparency in AI processes builds trust and accountability.
Vulnerability is strength, not weakness.
From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder
The body is capable of incredible feats if properly trained and conditioned.
From Power Speed ENDURANCE by Brian MacKenzie
Code that is easy to read is easy to change.
From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin
In a world of constant change, adaptability is key.
From The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly
In the long run, the most successful companies are those that can adapt.
From High Output Management by Andy Grove
Complex systems are inherently unpredictable, yet they follow patterns.
Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man.
From The Odyssey by Homer
Being assertive is often seen as a violation of the likeability code.
From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez
Confidence is not about being right all the time; it’s about believing in your ability to respond to any situation.
From How Champions Think by Bob Rotella
Humans are the most adaptable creatures on Earth.
Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.
From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Embrace accountability and take business risks under your own name.
From How to Get Rich by Naval Ravikant
Companies that focus on sustaining innovations often overlook disruptive innovations.
Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.
A smaller business can be more flexible and adaptable than a larger one.
From Company of One by Paul Jarvis
The beauty of precision lies in its unwavering reliability.
The blockchain is an immutable ledger that provides transparency and accountability.
Growth must be sustainable, or else it will lead to systemic failures.
From Scale by Geoffrey West
Life’s unpredictability is what makes it both challenging and exciting.
From The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow
Successful scouts are those who can adapt their views based on new evidence.
From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
The evolution of kitchen tools is a testament to human innovation and adaptability.
A Turing machine can be in one of a finite number of states.
From The Annotated Turing by Charles Petzold
In a world of uncertainty, one must embrace the chaos.
Proximity fosters accountability, making it easier to achieve our goals.
Flow is the key to resilience in a rapidly changing world.
From The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler
The first step in asking for help is to believe that you are worthy of it.
From Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu
Understanding the process of wealth creation is essential for sustainable development.
From The Origin of Wealth by Eric Beinhocker
Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.
From Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani
Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.
From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Participation is the key to sustainability.
From Working in Public by Nadia Eghbal
A small community can be more sustainable than a vast civilization.
Our intuition is often misleading when it comes to understanding probabilities.
From The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow
The cost of likeability is often too high for women to pay.
From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez
Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.
From The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.
Any computation can be performed by a Turing machine.
From The Annotated Turing by Charles Petzold
Skin in the game is a very powerful filter.
When you make a mistake, it’s not just the mistake that matters, but how you fix it.
Likeability can be a trap that limits ambition.
From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez
The best traders are those who can adapt to change.
We are all just one diagnosis away from being a patient.
The pursuit of likeability can lead to self-doubt.
From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez
Species are disappearing at a rate that is alarming and unsustainable.
A theory that is not refutable by any conceivable event is non-scientific.
People are always asking, 'What is the best way to do this?' The answer is: There is no best way.
Platforms are enabling a new generation of companies that can scale faster than ever before.
Power comes from the ability to adapt and overcome.
From Power Speed ENDURANCE by Brian MacKenzie
As we harness electricity, we must also understand its impacts on our environment.
We must prepare for a world where the only constant is change.
Decisions are temporary.
The ability to adapt in dynamic environments is key to success.
Successful networks often start small and gradually build momentum.
From The Cold Start Problem by Andrew Chen
The principle of falsifiability is the demarcation criterion of science.
Complexity increases with size, but so does vulnerability.
Sustainability is not just a trend; it’s a necessity for the future of our planet.
Our bodies are capable of far more than we give them credit for.
A society that is open to change is a society that can progress.
To thrive in this new era, we must embrace change and be adaptable.
From AI Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee
The act of empathy requires us to be vulnerable, to open ourselves to others’ pain.
From The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
Adaptability is key in the mountains; you must learn to pivot and adjust your plan.
People are more likely to comply with requests that come from someone they like.
The environmental impact of AI is an urgent issue that cannot be ignored.
From Atlas of AI by Kate Crawford
The design of a metaobject protocol is a balance between complexity and usability.