‘How To Ditch Toxicity’

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‘Being smart isn’t enough. Being a good person matters more.’

Treat your internal state like a space you’re curating. Is it cluttered or clear?

Know your delta. Let your bottom be a springboard for growth, not a weakness.’

Look for gratitude in your reactions– especially when things don’t go your way.’

Practice kindness as an energy tool, not just a social gesture.’

‘Forgiveness is freedom- from ego, resentment, and regret.’

Visualize your desired outcomes and trace them back to empowering beliefs.’

‘Rest isn’t laziness- it’s preparation. Schedule moments that realign your mindset, body, and spirit.’

Don’t give from emptiness. Refill your cup so your contribution flows from joy, not guilt.’

‘A grateful life isn’t a perfect life- it’s a practiced one.’

See each mistake as a stepping stone, not a stop sign. … Failure often precedes greatness.’

Learn the lesson, then move forward. Reflection brings growth; rumination brings stagnation.’

Life is unpredictable. Stay grounded in your values and adaptable in your actions.’

Source

David Meltzer (2026). Don’t Do Business with Dicks: How to Ditch Toxity and Align Yourself with Positive Influences

What Great Strategists Do

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Great strategists ‘Bet big to change the game.’

Great strategists ‘Don’t bet the company.’

Great strategists ‘Think platforms, not just products.’

‘Strategy creates the playing field; tactics define how you play the game- and ultimately whether you win or survive to play another day.’

Great strategists ‘ Think ecosystems, not just platforms.’

‘Great strategists do the non-obvious, difficult, and the counterintuitive in order to alter the competitive landscape in their favor.’

Great strategists ‘Embrace and extend competitors’ strengths.’

Great strategists ‘Pay extraordinary attention to detail- selectively.’

Great strategists ‘Never lose sight of the big picture.’

Great strategists ‘Give power to people with ‘the knowledge.”’

Great strategists ‘Evolve and invent new platforms to avoid obsolescence.’

Source

David B. Yoffie and Michael A. Cusumano (2015). Strategy Rules: Five Timeless Lessons from Bill Gates, Andy Grove, and Steve Jobs