There was no "decision" per se to re-position myself. I simply decided that I wanted to write a book that would help people influence others.

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.

Unfortunately, they develop a fixed mindset that they're the most talented, and they think that continued success is a right. Problems arise because pure talent only works as long as the going is easy. Furthermore, they don't take risks because failure would harm their image of being the best, brightest, and most talented. When they do fail, they deny it or attribute it to anything but their shortcomings.

Inoculate yourself from dangerous bozos.

Looking back on my own career, I've come to the conclusion that too much money is worse than too little.

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

You need to save some mental, physical, and emotional resources for enhancing your product after you ship. A revolution is a triathlon, not a hundred-yard dash-it requires long distance stamina and multiple skills such as creating, churning, and evangelizing.