The researchers speculated that men in traditional marriages are not overtly hostile toward women but instead are “benevolent sexists” — holding posi… - Sheryl Sandberg

One of the things he told me was that my desire to be liked by everyone would hold me back. He said that when you want to change things, you can’t please everyone. If you do please everyone, you aren’t making enough progress.

not everything that happens to us happens because of us.

One of the things I tell people these days is that there is no perfect fit when you’re looking for the next big thing to do. You have to take opportunities and make an opportunity fit for you, rather than the other way around. The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.”13