Top 7 Quotes & Sayings by Adam Rifkin

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American film director Adam Rifkin.
Last updated on December 14, 2024.
Adam Rifkin

Adam Rifkin, sometimes credited as Rif Coogan, is an American filmmaker, and actor. His career ranges from broad family comedies to dark and gritty urban dramas. He is best known for writing family-friendly comedies like Mouse Hunt and 2007's Underdog. Most recently, Rifkin directed The Last Movie Star (2017).

Every day, do something selfless for someone else that takes under five minutes. The essence of this thing you do should be that it makes a big difference to the person receiving the gift. Usually these favors take the form of an introduction, reference, feedback, or broadcast on social media. Do something that's not for yourself, every single day. Expect nothing in return. Over time, these random acts of kindness will really add up.
A genuinely humble attitude is one of the greatest skills in business. Because it compels us to LISTEN and LEARN. — © Adam Rifkin
A genuinely humble attitude is one of the greatest skills in business. Because it compels us to LISTEN and LEARN.
Writing to offer a piece of information or a connection is a great way to demonstrate that you're looking out for the other person. Humans have a tendency to want to reciprocate, so the more you show you're looking out for someone, the more likely that person will begin to keep you in mind as well.
Most people try to escalate a relationship too quickly. Trust is built slowly, over time. Good relationships are built little by little, and there are no shortcuts, so do not try to push the relationship to progress faster than is natural. Because relationships are progressions, follow-ups are important.
The damned cats like pushing the reset button on my computer.
You should be willing to do something that will take you five minutes or less for anybody.
Don't consider sarcasm the 'be-all' and 'end-all' of verbal intercourse. Far too many people place way too much importance on the sarcasm instead of the talking, in and of itself, as a precious shared experience between people.
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