One misconception is that entrepreneurs love risk. Actually, we all want things to go as we expect. What you need is a blind optimism and a tolerance for uncertainty.

The happiest and most successful people I know don't just love what they do, they're obsessed with solving an important problem, something that matters to them.

You become the average of the five people you hang out with.

Learn early, learn often.

You're not going to become a great manager overnight. You're not going to become a great public speaker or figure out how to raise money. These are the things you want to start the clock on as early as possible.

If you have a dream, you can spend a lifetime studying, planning, and getting ready for it. What you should be doing is getting started.

When you’re in school, every little mistake is a permanent crack in your windshield. But in the real world, if you’re not swerving around and hitting the guard rails every now and then, you’re not going fast enough. Your biggest risk isn’t failing; it’s getting too comfortable.