Here are the quotes I usually use... I update this occasionally when I remember to. :)
- Work hard to be lazy
- The grass is greener on the other side. Because bullshit is a good fertilizer
- All companies has its Con’s. Its about finding a company with more Pro’s that you like and Con’s that you can live with.
- The best way to learn is to learn from mistakes. But learning from other’s mistakes is even better.
- It’s ok to make mistakes. Just don’t make the same one twice.
- It ain’t bragging if you can back it up.
- The chain of command flows upwards, the chain of blame goes the other way.
- Do what you believe if you believe it is correct. Until corrected, just do it.
- A little hard work doesn’t kill. A lot of little work does.
- Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Just remember to always wear a bullet proof vest.
- If you find a job that has high pay and little work, let me know when you find a second one.
- In the rat race we call life, why be a rat when you can be a cat?
- A straight person will tell the truth. That is why those who tell the truth can stand upright.
- Always explain things in a way a 5 year old can understand.
- Growing your career is like a plant. It needs a lot of time, patience, water and shit. It’s the shit that makes the fruit sweet.
- If you haven’t hit the downhill yet means you haven’t reached the top of the hill.
- It’s like giving an ice cube to a thirsty guy. You are giving him what he needs but torturing him at the same time.
- Common sense is uncommon
- It pays to be loyal but disloyalty pays better
- Money is important. But don’t be a slave to money.
- Knowledge is key. But the master key is to know who has the knowledge.
- It’s like buying a Ferrari and driving it below 50
- Even a Rolls Royce needs to be serviced regularly
- When your car breaks down, you call a mechanic. So call me when your IT breaks down.
- Too much of a good thing is bad. But no bad things doesn’t make you good.
- If 1 person says it, it is a story. If 2 people say it, it is a coincidence. If 3 people say it, it is a rumor. If 4 people say it, take note. If more than 10 people say it, it is probably true.
- If you have no foundation for your career, it will collapse after a while.
- Learn from Switzerland when it comes to office politics. Stay Neutral, take all their money and wait until they are dead.
- Being a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond? Always be a big fish in a small pond first before going out to the big pond. That way, you will survive no matter what.
- Thinking out of the box is a great idea. However, I recommend that you draw your own box instead.
- A good idea without a good plan is like going racing in a car with bald tires.
- Never say you are cheap or underpaid. You have a high value.
- Most of the oldest car manufacturers that survive until today all did the same thing. Making a good, affordable cars for everyone. Those with racing history are all owned by them.
- Listen first, talk second
- Perfection is an imperfect notion.
- I don’t need everyone in the world to love me. Do you?
- Would you rather hire the top student from the worst university of the worst student from the best university?
- Never underestimate a person whom you can’t understand
- Never be the best, for then you have nothing to live for.
- When teaching an old dog new tricks, just make sure the correct person is teaching.
- Who do you think I am? Doraemon?
- Don't worry about the details if the story isn't good.
- Learn from the ants. They are each specialized to do one thing well.
- Why spend and later worry how you are going to repay it back?
- Life is like looking for shells at the beach. There will be many moments which are cracked, chipped or broken but we only take home the beautiful ones.
- Being happily married is a lot of give and take. Just don't only do one of them.
- It takes a lot of hard work to maintain a (fat) body like mine.
- Wisdom doesn't come with age, it comes with learning from mistakes.
- We all don''t want to grow up. But we do grow old.
- Always gamble with money you can afford to lose.
- It doesn't matter what you are good at if you don't know what you are bad at.
- Admitting you are bad at something is a step to ensuring you are good at something else.
- If making money was easy, everyone would be a millionaire.
- You wish life was easy... remember what happened in the Matrix!
- Don't be so serious. Enjoy your work!