Small commitments grow their own legs; what you say today becomes who you are tomorrow.
Influence: Science and Practice · Robert B. Cialdini
Make your contributions visible inside and outside the organisation so promotion becomes obvious, not argued
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Human morality evolved from social instincts shared with other group-living animals
The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex · Charles Darwin
Master self, story, philosophy, and team to achieve lasting greatness
The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life · Steven Bartlett
Establish credibility
The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life · Dixit, Avinash K.
Create a threatening presence
The 33 Strategies of War · Robert Greene & Joost Elffers
Build an impenetrable fortress of the mind that no external force can breach
The Daily Stoic 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance · Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
Become your own cheerleader by controlling your self-talk and creating internal pressure to perform.
Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time · Brian Tracy