Here’s a list of quotes, aphorisms, and sayings I find myself coming back to often if not daily:

• “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so sure of themselves, but wiser men so full of doubt”   –Bertrand Russell

• “Don’t pitch problems without pitching solutions” – Danny Zuker, during his speech to my graduating class

• “Speak softly and carry a big stick” -Teddy Roosevelt

• “you should be willing to do something that will take you five minutes or less for anybody” -Adam Rifkin

• “Hustle is the art of practicing capitalism without capital” -David Frankel, Founder FF Venture Capital

• “The biggest cowards are the managers who don’t let people know where they stand” – Jack Welch

• “Most decisions should be made with only about 70% of the information you need; if you wait for 90% or more, you’re moving too slowly” -Jeff Bezos

• “Keep your opportunities on the low until they turn into accomplishments” –Scoop Jardine

• “Advertising is the tax you pay for being unremarkable” – Robert Stephens, Founder of Geek Squad

• “Selling is the transfer of enthusiasm” –Dan Martell

• “Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by carelessness or stupidity” -Robert Hanlon (Hanlon’s razor)