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

Programming languages are like girlfriends: The new one is better because *you* are better.

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

Most people don't know what they're talking about. They move their mouth and say things because they don't want to admit they don't know. Or they think they know, but it's just confabulation and biases. So ignore them unless what they say resonates with some real wisdom inside of you. Assume they're a fool and find out the truth for yourself.

The first follower is actually an underestimated form of leadership in itself. … The first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader.

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.

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