The record of what you do is forever recoverable because of Google. The lofty upside and scary downside makes reciprocity more important than ever. This is all good because it makes people think more before they do something that reduces their trustworthiness.

Just be nice, take genuine interest in the people you meet, and keep in touch with people you like. This will create a group of people who are invested in helping you because they know you and appreciate you.

In giving presentations, use the 10/20/30 rule....use only 10 slides, take 20 minutes maximum, and use at least 30-point fonts.

I learned how difficult it is to self-publish a book. It's complex, it's confusing, it's idiosyncratic.

Steve [Jobs] proves that it's OK to be an asshole... He just has a different OS.

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone.

When you’ve worked hard and done well and walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it shut behind you.