Superhuman

A person who desires to make an impression must stand out in some way from the masses and in a pleasing way. Being eccentric, being abnormal is not distinction to covet. But doing admirable things in a different way gives one a great advantage.

One of the most important ideas in this book is that it is only by deviating from a narrow, short-term self-interest that we can generate anything more than cheap talk.

When you reach out to successful people, you need to come from a place of service. How can you add value? What are you really good at? What could you contribute to them? How could you spread the word about what they do? When you do things for others before yourself and you are always looking to add value to others lives, you will naturally stand ou