Revolutionary leaders have to care more about what they think of themselves than what the world thinks of them.

The root of great companies is make meaning vs. make money.

Pursuing your passions makes you more interesting, and interesting people are enchanting.

The self-edited author is as foolish as the self-medicated patient.

Good people hire people better than themselves. So A players hire A+ players. But others hire below their skills to make themselves look good. So B players hire C players. C players hire D players, etc.

A magnificent cause can overcome a prickly personality, but your ability to enchant people increases if they like you, so you should aspire to both. You’ll know that you’re likeable when you can communicate freely, casually, and comfortably with people.

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone.