Quotes from John Connelly

And then she did something completely unexpected. Having spent the last five minutes complaining about him, and not believing anything that he told her, she came over and hugged him, and kissed his hair.

The best people to collaborate with will not only be people who have a diverse background, it will also be those who have the strengths that you lack.

The biggest risk is not taking any risk … In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.

Just checking a website or your phone for a moment can cause a series of internal triggers, and in no time you will lose the motivation and focus you had. This can be a big obstacle for students and employees alike.

something we are poorly developed to retain, e.g., a phone number), into something easier to remember (and that we are better developed to remember).

Knowing that time is running down, and that you are working against the clock forces you to work with clarity and urgency. The alternative of working for an unspecified amount of time can lead to an unfocused kind of work, where the mind wanders and we don't apply ourselves as well as we might. Time boxing is a powerful tool, so use it regularly.

Time boxing is an excellent tool for stopping perfectionism in its tracks. It forces us to complete a task to a good standard and no more.

Also, tweak your ideal note-taking template if you feel some aspects aren't working or could be improved upon.