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I was going to buy a copy of The Power of Positive Thinking, and then I thought: What the hell good would that do?

You have come nearer to mastering a good many aspects of cooking than anyone except a handful of great chefs, and some day it will pay off. I know it will. You will just have to go on working, and teaching, and getting around, and spreading the gospel until it does. (Avis DeVoto to Julia Child)

Joan Reardon

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An employee's motivation is a direct result of the sum of interactions with his or her manager.

Bob Nelson

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Be thankful for the people who have stood by you and cheered you on, but don't forget to be thankful for the ones that said it could not be done. Writing a book is no small task and even the skeptics can help you get where you want to be!

C.K. Webb

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To summarize, using money to motivate people can be a double-edged sword. For tasks that require cognitive ability, low to moderate performance-based incentives can help. But when the incentive level is very high, it can command too much attention and thereby distract the person’s mind with thoughts about the reward. This can create stress and ultimately reduce the level of performance.

Dan Ariely

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When nothing goes right, you have to face forward and take it on head first.

Kyo Shirodaira

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Rather than the strength it takes to not lose, it's the strength to stand back up after a loss that is sometimes more valuable.

Kyo Shirodaira

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A challenge only becomes an obstacle when you bow to it.