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Seth Godin Quotes - Page 5

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The only thing worse than starting something and failing... is not starting something.

The only thing worse than starting something and failing... is not starting something.

Inspirational, Motivational, Inspiring

Art is the act of navigating without a map.

Art, Maps, Art Is

Seth Godin (2010). “Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?”, p.162, Penguin

Just about anything worth doing is worth doing better.

Anything Worth Doing

Before you tell yourself you have no right to invent this or improve that, remind yourself that the person before you had no right either, but did it anyway.

Persons

I don't think we have any choice. I think we have an obligation to change the rules, to raise the bar, to play a different game, and to play it better than anyone has any right to believe is possible.

Believe, Thinking, Games

Seth Godin (2008). “Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us”, p.135, Penguin

Selling to people who actually want to hear from you is more effective than interrupting strangers who don't.

Motivation, People, Marketing

The edge is a great place to be. Inside the box is too dark. Outside the box, there's no leverage. But on the edge of the box, you can get things done!

Dark, Done, Boxes

Interview with Bryan Hutchinson, positivewriter.com.

Persistent people are able to visualize the idea of light at the end of the tunnel when others can't see it

Tunnels, Light, Ideas

Seth Godin (2007). “The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)”, p.51, Penguin

Loving what you do is almost as important as doing what you love, especially if you need to make a living at it.

Loving What You Do, Doing What You Love, Important

Seth Godin (2010). “Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?”, p.197, Penguin

Teaching young people to sell is a priceless gift.

Teaching, People, Priceless

The best time to start promoting your book is three years before it comes out. Three years to build a reputation, build a permission asset, build a blog, build a following, build credibility and build the connections you'll need later.

Book, Writing, Years

"Advice for authors". sethgodin.typepad.com. August 2, 2006.

The big win is when you refuse to settle for average or mediocre.

Winning, Average, Settling

Earn trust, earn trust, earn trust. Then you can worry about the rest.

Worry, Earning Trust

"The most important question" by Seth Godin, seths.blog. February 23, 2014.

Plans are great, but missions are better.

Entrepreneur, Missions, Plans

Your audacious life goals are fabulous. We're proud of you for having them. But it's possible that those goals are designed to distract you from the thing that's really frightening you--the shift in daily habits that would mean a re-invention of how you see yourself.

Mean, Goal, Proud

"Crash diets and good habits". sethgodin.typepad.com. August 21, 2012.

The best way to be missed when you're gone is to stand for something when you're here.

Gone, Way, Stand For Something

"Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.

Inspirational, Philosophical, Bravery

Seth Godin (2007). “The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)”, p.66, Penguin

A big part of doing your work is defending your time and your attention so you can do your work.

Attention, Bigs, Can Do

Who you hang out with determines what you dream about and what you collide with. And the collisions and the dreams lead to your changes. And the changes are what you become. Change the outcome by changing your circle.

Dream, Circles, Outcomes

The problem with taking offense is that it's really hard to figure out what to do with it after you're done using it. Better to just leave it on the table and walk away. Umbrage untaken quietly disappears.

Done, Tables, Problem

FaceBook post by Seth Godin from Feb 21, 2014

Do you believe in what you do? Every day? It turns out that belief happens to be a brilliant strategy.

Believe, Belief, Brilliant

Seth Godin (2008). “Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us”, p.9, Penguin

If it's worth listening to, it's worth questioning until you understand it.

Listening, Questioning, Ifs

You dont need to convince everyone. All you need to do is motivate people who choose to follow you.

People, Needs, Convince

Good marketers tell a story.

Marketing, Stories, Marketers

Seth Godin (2007). “Small is the New Big: And 183 Other Riffs, Rants and Remarkable Business Ideas”, p.314, Penguin UK

Most people with a big idea, great talent and/or something to say don't get lucky at first. Or second. Or even third. It's so easy to conclude that if you're not lucky, you're not good. So persistence becomes an essential element of good, because without persistence, you never get a chance to get lucky.

Encouraging, Persistence, Ideas

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