I am aware of the talent I was gifted and had to execute against it. It is just being very self aware and betting on your best strength.

Legacy is greater than currency.

Google gives preference to its own products, so having a Google+ account influences your search rankings.

The reason I was able to grow my business was that every day, after producing 30 minutes of wine television, I spent 15 hours a day replying to every single person's e-mail and every single person's Twitter @ reply.

Bordeaux would be naive not to recognize that Robert Parker was driving the brand equity. If the next generation doesn't care about Chateau Pichon-Lalande, then you have a problem.

I'm just always looking forwards. I spend very little time, looking backwards.

Whether you're 9 or 90, stop trying to fix the things you're bad at, and focus on the things you're good at.