Dan Pink Quotes
People don't know how to listen, and it's not their fault. In school, we learn how to read, we learn how to write - but nobody teaches you how to listen.
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You need a routine, to be able to spend some time with a person, and my lifestyle is constantly on the move.
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I work in the most non-Communist job. I work for 'Martha Stewart Living.'
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As an actor, you read so many scripts and parts written for Asian-specific characters, and you see a lot of stereotypes and a lot of one-note characters, especially in comedy.
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My mom says that when I was a little kid, I always used to say I wanted to be an actor, but I don't remember that.
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What can you say about a society that says that God is dead and Elvis is alive?
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To win in Australia, for me, has to be the ultimate success because the Aussies live for sport.
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If you're going to sell stock and somebody wants to buy it at a price and that price is not a price you dictate, but demand dictates, sell it to them now.
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I never pile a plate to the point where it overflows. I'd rather have a small plate with small portions and then get up for more if I'm still hungry.
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Write something beautiful and honest and that makes you very proud.
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I support many organizations that I feel are doing the right thing, like Alonzo Mourning's foundation, Alicia Keys' foundation, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and other well-established foundations. I kick out a lot of time and money wherever I can.
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I hear odd tracks from my albums every now and again on the radio, or maybe a friend plays me something.
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I keep in touch with what's real.
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Whatever its flaws, the United Nations is still the only institution that brings together all the countries of the world. And it is the best forum for the United States to spur countries to act - and to hold them accountable when they don't.
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Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity.
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I have to protect my family and have a life with them that is completely private.
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The spirit of L.A. is untamed wilderness. It's earthquakes and wildfires and oceans and mountain lions and fog. There's great physical beauty.
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I want to be able to be a father to my kids, where I've never seen my father, but my kids can see me whenever they want, so that was broken.
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It takes having your golf peak four different times throughout the year. You have to like all four golf courses. You've got to be the best of that week for the four weeks.
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When I was in drama school, I really got into a dark place. I went to a therapist - it was really helpful to have that dialogue with someone. So I understand anxiety.
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When people have lost their jobs or are afraid of losing their jobs in the future, they lash out. They want others to know about their fears, their pain.
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If you take everything personally and to heart, it will tear you apart. Take criticism, learn, adjust, and move on.
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I don't like people lying to me. I don't like people who don't return my calls. I don't like people who won't give me a straight answer. I don't like those kinds of people, and I've been vocal about it.
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And every time I scratch my nails down someone else's back I hope you feel it.
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People don't know how to listen, and it's not their fault. In school, we learn how to read, we learn how to write - but nobody teaches you how to listen.
