Seth Godin

The only long-term motivation is self motivation. So hire people who are self motivated and get out of their way.

Seth Godin

The purpose of an elevator pitch is to describe a situation or solution so compelling that the person you’re with wants to hear more even after the elevator ride is over.

Seth Godin

The reason it’s difficult to learn something new is that it will change you into someone who disagrees with the person you used to be.

Seth Godin

The universal truth is beyond question – the only people who excel are those who have decided to do so.

Seth Godin

You can raise the bar or you can wait for others to raise it, but it’s getting raised regardless.

Seth Godin

You want it to be hard. If it’s hard, then that means others can’t do it easily and you can charge for that value.

Seth Godin

A big part of doing your work is defending your time and your attention so you can do your work.

Seth Godin

A book is a souvenir of an idea.

Seth Godin

A brand that stands for what all brands stand for stands for nothing much.

Seth Godin

A brilliant author or businesswoman or senator or software engineer is brilliant only in tiny bursts. The rest of the time, they’re doing work that most any trained person could do.

Seth Godin