Go find very early versions of things: the first TV pilot of a later-successful TV show; early audition tapes by famous actors; early demos by famous musicians. Focus on these early examples, not what they became over the next 20 years. Remember that what you're doing will constantly improve.

If anybody ever called our number, it would be picked up in less than 2 rings with a friendly voice answering, CD Baby. From 7 am to 10 pm, there was always somebody to pick up a call in 2 rings. No voice mail system; no routing to different departments. We treated our customers like our best friends. You don't route your best friend's call to an automated system!

In the end, it's about what you want to be, not what you want to have.

Business is not about money. It's about making dreams come true for others and for yourself.

Ideas are just a multiplier of execution.

It's only a little difficult to say no. You've got to believe that the work you're doing is ultimately more useful to the world.

If I’m not saying ‘Hell Yeah!’ to something, then I say no.