“Success = doing things others are not willing to do … and dress like Barney Stinson.”
“He said, ‘…I have some information in the intelligence community. and it won’t be a waste of your time.’”
Activist filmmaker Laura Poitras quotes NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
How the NSA surveillance story broke
“If the folks at Yahoo really think Tumblr is going to make them cool again, they’re high. In fact, chances are good that users will leave Tumblr in droves.”
“Right now we’re hoping for the best and expecting the worst. That’s just the reality of the situation we’re in.”
Livestrong CEO Doug Ulman reacts to the news that Nike will no longer produce the Livestrong apparel line.
“… it’s better to work highly focused for short periods of time, with breaks in between, than to be partially focused for long periods of time. Think of it as a sprint, rather than a marathon. You can push yourself to your limits for short periods of time, so long as you have a clear stopping point. And after a rest, you can sprint again.”
A recent Girls in Tech/Facebook meetup about learning from your career mistakes was full of actionable pieces of advice, particularly on finding and keeping good mentors. Here are some of the best quotes of the night:
On the importance of having mentors:
“Build a network of women. You don’t have to be on your own.” -AT&T’s Amanda Stent
“Have a strong network both at work and outside of work. Talking about work issues helps you get through them.” -Catherine Hui
On choosing your mentors:
“Do your homework in approaching a mentor - don’t ask someone just based on reputation” -Tweeted by @AmyVernon
“If you don’t feel comfortable with your mentor, maybe that person isn’t the right mentor. “ -Bloomberg’s Catherine Hui
On being mentored:
“If you go to therapy, you don’t lie to your shrink. Same philosophy applies to mentors. Be honest with them.” - Nikki Stevens (@drnikki)
Who are your mentors? How did you find them? How important is it to you to have a mentor?
(Photos by M. Cecelia Bittner and Jessica Hullinger)
“If there’s anything my mom taught me, it’s that there’s a big difference between being given something and knowing you’ve earned it yourself by working hard, one day at a time.”
Quote as GIF: “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” - Napoleon Hill
