We all have great ideas. No one ever says, "I've got this terrible idea."

It's a lot easier to convince uninformed people than it is to convince politicians.

The problem is these politicians have very, very big interests in being re-elected, and the money that gets them there is provided by people who don't necessarily have the interest of the public in mind.

Facebook makes me hate the people I know, and Reddit makes me love the people I don't.

We all have great ideas. No one ever says, "I've got this terrible idea."

I often think of a quote from entrepreneur Jim Rohn: 'You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.' Surround yourself with people who are doing interesting things, who are thinking interesting thoughts, who challenge you to be better, and who come from a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. That, combined with appropriate moments of 'me' time, provides the perfect breeding ground for great ideas. And whatever you do, don't get hung up on what competitors are doing. Be aware of what's going on in the industry, but don't let it dictate your own creative process.

Nothing will replace good journalism.