Nothing that has value, real value, has no cost. Not freedom, not food, not shelter, not healthcare.

There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter.

Some broad themes brought me where I am today. At a very young age, my hobby became thinking and finding connections.

Americans thinking that America will continue to lead the world in innovation and quality of life without some quick and serious educational improvements are dangerously delusional.

[Chuck's wife] was standing behind me at the time and she said, 'Chuck hasn't fed himself in 19 years. So, you've got a choice: We keep the arm, or you keep Chuck.'

I don't want to think about how many people have thought or still think that I'm crazy.

An innovation is one of those things that society looks at and says, if we make this part of the way we live and work, it will change the way we live and work.