Welcome back to the Quote Vault where we’ll explore some new quotes on acting with mindfulness.

Success isn’t about genius. It’s not about talent or luck. The real secret? It’s boredom. The unsexy, repetitive grind that most people avoid—but the winners master.

In Part 1, we talked about the long game of learning —one that requires patience, discomfort, and persistence. But here’s the thing: it’s not just about learning. It’s about ownership.

Our thoughts define how we see the world, from spotting patterns in randomness to challenging dogma. The words in this Word Treasures reveal the complexities of human thinking and belief.

Have you ever felt completely incompetent at something—like a total beginner fumbling through the dark? 

Do vanity metrics serve any purpose?

Welcome to the next edition of Quote Vault and the 100th edition of the Book Brew series!  The very first Book Brew post was launched almost exactly a year ago.  Thank you for joining me on this journey of insights!

One of the biggest missteps I have seen with small business owners is trying to wear every hat themselves.  Some even tout the busyness as a badge of honor - it’s not and is a clear path to burnout (some of this is covered in Book Brews 59 and 96). As Greg McKeown so...

“And if you’re waiting for unanimous approval, you’re never going to ship that important work.”  What a great reminder to have from Seth Godin in his 01/12/2025 blog post.

Practicality and efficiency come to life with these words, reminding us how tools and delegation shape the way we work and collaborate.