Actively seek out and listen carefully to negative feedback.

I think life on Earth must be about more than just solving problems... It's got to be something inspiring, even if it is vicarious.

What most people know but don't realize they know is that the world is almost entirely solar-powered already. If the sun wasn't there, we'd be a frozen ice ball at three degrees Kelvin, and the sun powers the entire system of precipitation. The whole ecosystem is solar-powered.

The extension of life beyond Earth is the most important thing we can do as a species.

Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.

As you heat the planet up, it's just like boiling a pot.

Patience is a virtue, and I'm learning patience. It's a tough lesson.