Sometimes life isn't about who you were or are, but it's about who you are becoming.

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.

Being judgmental is cheap. Any fool can do it.

A goal is the basic unit of life design.

We all need to learn a new language for love - a language that speaks not in socks, pancakes, and paychecks, but in shared fascination with physics or poetry, delight in each other's uniqueness, and mutual practical and emotional support.

And our dreams are who we are.

The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act.