40 harsh truths by Daniel Pink

1. Don't work with jerks (0:13) 2. Shortcuts are scams (0:27) 3. You're not the main character in other people's lives (0:41) 4. Don't craft a resume, build a body of work (1:05) 5. Raw talent is overrated, persistence is underrated (1:30) 6. Action beats planning (1:46) 7. Cynicism isn't intelligence (2:07) 8. Move (2:25) 9. Over time, you'll regret what you didn't do (2:41) 10. It will be governed by Hoffad's law (3:09) 11. Ask for advice (3:23) 12. Simplify (3:43) 13. Luck is more important than you realize (3:55) 14. Stop waiting for permission (4:15) 15. A reputation takes decades to build and a moment to destroy (4:31) 16. Focus on what you can control (4:49) 17. Everything reverts to the mean (5:12) 18. Read more (5:38) 19. Consistency beats intensity (5:50) 20. Treat everyone with respect (6:15) 21. Mediocrity is the real threat (6:44) 22. It doesn't hurt to ask (7:03) 23. Curiosity beats certainty (7:14) 24. In the end, it's on you (7:33) 25. The most important choice you make is the people you surround yourself with (7:46) 26. Like it or not, you're in sales (8:08) 27. Think positive sum (8:23) 28. Take a break or you'll break (8:42) 29. Spend less than you can (8:57) 30. Be confident and humble (9:14) 31. Happiness is the byproduct, not the goal (9:31) 32. Ask more questions (9:42) 33. In the game of life, what matters is shots on goal (10:04) 34. Some things that are not your fault are your responsibility (10:22) 35. Save early and often (10:41) 36. If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room (10:59) 37. When in doubt, reach out (11:14) 38. Say yes early, say no later (11:32) 39. Sleep is a superpower (11:50) 40. Love wins (12:07)