© 2024 Tom Bakowski

Mindset

Proficiencies, skills, certifications, titles, achievements... these all paint a picture of professional capability, yet they only tell part of the story. Beyond these tangible indicators lies a more intricate portrait of a person — subtle personality traits that, while less overt, are no less critical when understanding with whom we are engaging. These attributes often play a pivotal role in determining the success of collaborations and partnerships.

Here, I aim to unveil those less visible aspects of my personality through the words of a few of the great thinkers — words that resonate deeply with me and influence my approach to both life and work.

  • Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

    Confucius

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    Confucius
  • The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good. Understanding is joyous.

    Carl Sagan

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    Carl Sagan
  • We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

    Aristotle

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    Aristotle
  • Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

    Seneca

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    Seneca
  • It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.

    Charles Darwin

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    Charles Darwin
  • I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.

    Albert Einstein

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    Albert Einstein
  • Little by little, one travels far.

    J.R.R. Tolkien

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    J.R.R. Tolkien
  • A dream will always triumph over reality, once it is given the chance.

    Stanisław Lem

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    Stanisław Lem
  • Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

    C.S. Lewis

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    C.S. Lewis
  • We shouldn't be looking for heroes, we should be looking for good ideas.

    Noam Chomsky

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    Noam Chomsky
  • Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.

    Philip K. Dick

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    Philip K. Dick