We are like violins. We can be used as doorstops, or we can make music.

Doing your own thing is a generous act. Being gifted creates obligations, which means you owe the world your best effort at the work you love. You too are a natural resource.

Every time you have to make a choice about anything, think Does this go toward or away from what I want? Always choose what goes toward what you want.

But who you are is not a concept in the sky, and it's not a record of you accomplishments either. The most original and creative side of you can re-emerge only when you get time of your own, free time, wide-open time, uncommitted time, time in which to go after dreams or do absolutely nothing if you choose. Without it you can't have a self.

Your creativity is waiting for you like a dancing partner.

We are like violins. We can be used as doorstops, or we can make music.

You can learn new things at any time in your life if you're willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you.