Create something, sell it, make it better, sell it some more and then create something that obsoletes what you used to make.

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.

What I lack in talent, I compensate with my willingness to grind it out.

Pursue joy, not happiness. This is probably the hardest lesson of all to learn. It probably seems to you that the goal in life is to be happy. Oh, you maybe have to sacrifice and study and work hard, but, by and large, happiness should be predictable.

There is only one Steve Jobs, but if you want a shot at being the next Steve Jobs, learn to communicate using stories, demos, and pictures.

High achievers tend to have major weaknesses. People without major weaknesses tend to be mediocre.

Just do what's right for the customer, and you'll be okay.