The world is a big place. There are lots of smart people in it. Entrepreneurs are kidding themselves if they think they have any kind of monopoly on knowledge. And, sure as I'm a Macintosh user, on the same day that an entrepreneur tells this lie, the venture capitalist will have met with another company that's doing the same thing.

Take my word for it: More people will like you if you believe that people are good until proven bad.

It's just as valuable to curate content as it is to create it.

If you make meaning, you'll make money.

When I finally got a management position, I found out how hard it is to lead and manage people.

The most powerful sign is that your work no longer enchants you - it's not deep, delightful, and mutually satisfying. When this happens, it may be time to look for new challenges.

You have to sit by the side of a river a very long time before a roast duck will fly into your mouth.