I've actually not read any books on time management.

Physics is a good framework for thinking. ... Boil things down to their fundamental truths and reason up from there.

Constantly seek criticism. A well thought out critique of what you're doing is as valuable as gold

My motivation for all my companies has been to be involved in something that I thought would have a significant impact on the world.

Winning 'Motor Trend' Car of the year is probably the closest thing to winning the Oscar or Emmy of the car industry.

One bit of advice: it is important to view knowledge as sort of a semantic tree - make sure you understand the fundamental principles, ie the trunk and big branches, before you get into the leaves/details or there is nothing for them to hang on to.

Life is too short for long-term grudges.