School is one thing. Education is another. The two don’t always overlap. Whether you’re in school or not, it’s always your job to get yourself an education.

Be boring. (It’s the only way to get work done.)

Write the book you want to read

Show your work, and when the right people show up, pay close attention to them, because they'll have a lot to show you.

The people who get what they’re after are very often the ones who just stick around long enough.

Find the most talented person in the room, and if it's not you, go stand next to him. Hang out with him. Try to be helpful. If you ever find that you're the most talented person in the room, you need to find another room.

The best advice is not to write what you know, it's to write what you like. Write the kind of story you like best - write the story you want to read. The same principle applies to your life and your career.