"I always thought that I could write a novel. In my case, it was misguided. I do believe that the best nonfiction is not "literary journalism," a misleading term, but rather journalism that asks the questions that serious literature asks. It's storytelling that happens to be true. So I don't think it was a missed opportunity. After awhile you learn what you're really good at. Life is short, so spend time doing that."

-- Ron Rosenbaum

#Believe Quotes #Writing Quotes #Life Is Short Quotes

“Passion and drive are not the same at all. Passion pulls you toward something you cannot resist. Drive pushes you toward something you feel compelled or obligated to do. If you know nothing about yourself, you can't tell the difference. Once you gain a modicum of self-knowledge, you can express your passion.....It's not about jumping through someone else's hoops. That's drive.”

Source : Randy Komisar, Kent L. Lineback (2001). “The Monk and the Riddle: The Art of Creating a Life While Making a Living”, p.83, Harvard Business Press
“I always liked records that didn't explain themselves too well - ones that you had to listen a few times.”
“The universe exists under a reign of eternal law, surpassing the imperfect laws of human government. Such orderliness, such domination by law, imply intelligent planning and purpose. Nothing happens of itself. Nowhere, in the age-old experience of man, has continued order been found except as the product of intelligent direction.”
“Feedback for leaders is often nuanced and difficult to deliver. That said, hearing you are passive-aggressive from 10 different people described 10 different ways becomes hard to ignore.”

Source : "Treating the Dysfunctional CEO". scott.a16z.com. December 6, 2011.
“If you are idle, you are on the road to ruin; and there are few stopping-places upon it. It is rather a precipice than a road”
“Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and for height.”
“Nate Silver is now forecasting Oscar winners. The only area of life in which he has no expertise, ironically, is life itself.”
“Stay away from a companionship that does not benefit you with knowledge.”

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