Everyone who became great at something has a similar story: For years, they worked on their craft every day, even if they weren’t in the mood. Always pushing, practicing, working, and improvingYes it takes thousands of hours of practice, but that’s good news! It’s a clear path and it’s under your control.

I realized why I need to start a new company. Not for the money. Not because I'm 'bored'. But because a company is a laboratory to try your ideas.

There is no movement without the first follower. See, we are told that we all need to be leaders but that would be ineffective. The best way to make a movement, if you really care, is to courageously follow and show others how to follow.

Obvious to you is amazing to others.

Don’t pursue business just for your own gain. Only answer the calls for help.

The most important lesson is probably to spend less than you earn.

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.