25 Rules for Work and Life from Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone

2020-04-12T16:54:18-04:00By |Leadership, Quotes|

In What It Takes, Stephen Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone, shares the story of his success. Below are his 25 rules for work and life woven throughout the book. It might be a worthwhile exercise for you to reflect on how each of these rules may apply to you. You'll see under each rule, [...]

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Take responsibility for tomorrow today

2019-12-07T13:53:05-05:00By |High Performance, Quotes|

What are you putting off today that you may regret tomorrow? Exercise for your future health? Continuous learning for your future career moves? Time spent with your loved ones for your future relationships?   "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today. - Abraham Lincoln, American President

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Do What Others Won’t to Become Who Others Can’t

2018-12-16T15:36:41-05:00By |High Performance, Quotes|

If you want to keep performing better than others, then you'll have to prepare and train better than others. What are you willing to do now that others are not willing to do? These actions and sacrifices will be what separates you from them in the future.   "Today I will do what others won't [...]

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No Shortcuts to Success

2017-11-23T20:34:45-05:00By |High Performance, Mission, Quotes|

If you want to succeed, do the hard work it takes to separate you from everyone else. If you persevere, you'll eventually get there. The extra bonus is that the journey itself will help you to grow and increase your chances of success. Don't waste your time looking for a shortcut - you're only prolonging [...]

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Keep Learning – Knowledge Helps You Recognize Your Own Ignorance

2017-09-24T00:42:16-04:00By |High Performance, Quotes|

"We live on an island surrounded by a sea of ignorance. As our island of knowledge grows, so does the shore of our ignorance." John Archibald Wheeler, American Physicist (Scientific American (1992), Vol. 267.) The more you know, the more you realize how much you don't know. To be successful in your career, keep learning new things. Learn broadly about many [...]

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Character = Choices, Thoughts and Actions

2017-01-28T15:18:07-05:00By |Leadership, Quotes|

A good character is foundational to your success. It'll help you build trust and enhance your reputation. To assess the type of character you are, look at your recent choices, thoughts, and actions. Ask yourself: Would I trust and want to work with someone like me? If not, choose a better character for yourself.  

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