“Those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind” – attributed to Dr. Seuss and FDR presidential advisor Bernard Baruch
“There’s no right way to do the wrong thing” – Unknown.
“If you don’t ask, the answer’s always no” – Pat Croce
“I can play the music, but I can’t make everybody dance.”
“I like to read the actual papers because you see stuff you’re not looking for. “ Mayor Bloomberg
“Most people are going to swear by you, some are going to swear at you.” – Steve’s dad
“Be more concerned with your character than what you’re doing.” – John Wooden
“The gum was losing its flavor.” – Steve Cohen (original)
He said this in response to when I asked, “Why did you want to get into TV?”
“I’m a diamond, I’m forever.”
Steve talking about why he keeps up with people
“I’m not a crook.” – Richard Nixon
Steve referenced this quote when he did air quotes. It’s important to always be skeptical of our leaders.
“Insecure people reinvent themselves and secure people evolve.” – Madonna
And then Steve says, “Which isn’t meant to be a diss to the author of ‘Reinvent Yourself’”
“Insecure people network and secure people offer their friendship.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“What’s the world’s largest microphone? A telephone.” – Steve says this is “an old saying”. But pick up the phone and call people.
“The slightest good deed is better than the greatest intentions.” – John Wooden (basketball coach who Steve says is a great influence on him)
“Do it anyway.” – Mother Teresa
Matt Lauer once said he got 6 Christmas cards when he worked in local TV and the next year he got 200.
“You don’t just want something read, you want it spread.” – Unknown. The difference between a good podcast and a viral podcast.
“Something remarkable is just that. It’s Re- Mark-able.” – Seth Godin. (How to get something spread).
“There’s a difference between excellent and remarkable.” – Seth Godin?
“The details separate the good from the great.” – Unknown/Steve Cohen (original)
“We have the best ingredients. We have the best food.” – Wolfgang Puck
“Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.” – John Wooden
“No matter what happens, I say, ‘Good.’ I broke my leg. Good. I can use the other leg.” – Jocko Willink
“There’s no right way to do the wrong thing.” – LA County Jail quote in a documentary about the bloods and the crips
“That’s why I’m here” – James Taylor
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” – Bruce Lee
“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.” – From the movie Dodgeball
“If you’re dreams aren’t bigger than yourself, you’re not dreaming big enough.” – Ava DuVernay
“Good news is never late” – Steve Cohen (original)
“Never let a temporary inconvenience get in the way of permanent improvement.” – Unknown.
“If I’m going after Moby Dick, I bring tartar sauce.” – Steve Cohen (original)
Talking about going after big name guests
“Take a chance, Columbus took a chance” – Steve Cohen (original)
“All leaders deal with hope.” – James Carville
“Hope breeds peace.” – Confucius
“I really enjoy when people stop me and they say I’ve helped them and I really inspired them.” – James Altucher
Steve remembering when he met me
“There’s no such thing as a slow newsday only lazy reporters.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“You have to make what’s important interesting.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“Let’s get ready to rumble.” – Michael Buffer
“Life’s a marathon, not a sprint.” – Dr. Phil
“How do you get people to a party? Invite them early. Invite them often. Be a good host.” – Steve Cohen (original)
“A stitch in time saves nine” – Unknown
“Those who know you best should love you most.” Steve Cohen (original ?)
“When I got three rejections, I said, ‘Oh great, only 96 more to go.’” – Seth Godin
“If you don’t have time to do it right the first time, when do you have time to do it over again?” – John Wooden
“Champions do everyday what losers do only occasionally” – Mike Tyson
“Everyone’s got a plan until you get punched in the face.” – Mike Tyson
“Successful people focus on the flowers and not the weeds.” – Denis Waitley, author of The Psychology of Winning
“You got to get along to go along.” & “Persistence beats resistance”
Talking about dealing with hostility at work
“Try harder” – Avis
“I’m not new to this. I’m true to this.” – Unknown
“I’d rather tame a wild horse than motivate a mule.” – Unknown / Steve Cohen original
“When Siegfried and Roy were attacked, everybody was like, ‘That tiger went crazy.’ That tiger didn’t go crazy. That tiger went tiger.” – Chris Rock
“Be a no limit person.” – Wayne Dyer
“People want to be around people who are positive. People want to be around people who praise you. People want to be around people who look for the best in other people.” – Richard Branson
-- James Altucher,
5/21/18
