Looking For Inspiration? All it Takes is 6 Words.
We know that the most valuable advice can come from the most unusual sources or in an unexpected form. Larry Smith is the founder of SMITH Magazine and the Six-Word Memoir® project, which asks people to share their stories in six words. Taking the concept a step further, writer and speaker Smith recently released his latest book titled The Best Advice in Six Words: Writers Famous and Obscure on Love, Sex, Money, Friendship, Family, Work, and Much More, collects insights from leaders in technology, business, entertainment, politics and more who want to share their brief yet striking life mottos. Smith is married to Piper Kerman, whose memoir of the same name inspired the Netflix series Orange is the New Black.
What is your best six word advice? Check out the slideshow below to get inspired.
Related: 12 Founders on the Business Advice They Are Most Thankful For
“Good stories always beat good spreadsheets.”
Chris Sacca
“People first, then money, then things.”
Suze Orman Suze Orman Show
“Be a doer, not a dreamer.”
Shonda Rhimes Year of Yes. Grey’s Anatomy Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder Anatomy Scandal
“Share your story, change the world.”
George Takei Star Trek To Be Takei,
“You: average of 5 closest friends.”
Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss is a blogger, New York Times bestselling author, speaker and investor who has backed companies like Facebook, Twitter and TaskRabbit and advised others like Uber and Evernote. Ferriss is the author of the popular “The 4-Hour Workweek,” “The 4-Hour Chef,” and “The 4-Hour Body.”
“Trust your gut, shape your butt.”
Sara Blakely
“Jump from cliffs. Wear helmet, lipstick.”
Tiffany ShlainWe know that the most valuable advice can come from the most unusual sources or in an unexpected form. Larry Smith is the founder of SMITH Magazine and the Six-Word Memoir® project, which asks people to share their stories in six words. Taking the concept a step further, writer and speaker Smith recently released his latest book titled The Best Advice in Six Words: Writers Famous and Obscure on Love, Sex, Money, Friendship, Family, Work, and Much More, collects insights from leaders in technology, business, entertainment, politics and more who want to share their brief yet striking life mottos. Smith is married to Piper Kerman, whose memoir of the same name inspired the Netflix series Orange is the New Black.
What is your best six word advice? Check out the slideshow below to get inspired.
Related: 12 Founders on the Business Advice They Are Most Thankful For
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