The life of a startup is full of ups and downs, an emotional roller coaster ride that you can't quite imagine if you've spent your whole career in a corporation.

Don't confuse visibility with credibility.

Being rich isn't about money. Being rich is a state of mind. Some of us, no matter how much money we have, will never be free enough to take time to stop and eat the heart of the watermelon. And some of us will be rich without ever being more than a paycheck ahead of the game.

Goals give you more than a reason to get up in the morning; they are an incentive to keep you going all day.

If you want to stay youthful, stay useful.

Pale ink is better than the most retentive memory. If it's written down, you can look it up. Just be damn sure you write it down.

Delegating doesn't mean passing off work you don't enjoy, but letting your employees stretch their skills and judgment.