Learning. It's really the primary reason behind everything I do. Programming, entrepreneuring, writing.

Five years after I started CD Baby, when it was a big success, the media said I had revolutionized the music business. But 'revolution' is a term that people use only when you're successful. Before that, you're just a quirky person who does things differently.

Don't be on your deathbed someday, having squandered your one chance at life, full of regret because you pursued little distractions instead of big dreams.

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

If you keep thinking about putting on a conference or being a Hollywood screenwriter, and you find the idea terrifies but intrigues you, it's probably a worthy endeavor for you. You grow (and thrive!) by doing what excites you and what scares you everyday, not by trying to find your passion.

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

Are you helping people? Are they happy? Are you happy? Are you profitable? Isn't that enough?