The inner experience of fallure is totally different than failure. Going to fallure means 100% commitment - you leave nothing in reserve, no mental or physical resource untapped, you never give yourself a psychological out. Failure means making a decision to let go, to be less than 100% committed, when confronted by fear, pain and uncertainty.

Creative leadership impact increases in your 50's. When I turn 50 I want to say, "Nice start!"

The people who don't have a great life are the ones who settle for a good one.

Indeed, the real question is not, "Why greatness?" but "What work makes you feel compelled to try to create greatness?" if you have to ask the question, "Why should we try to make it great? Isn't success enough?" then you're probably int he wrong line of work.

It took Einstein ten years of groping through the fog to get the theory of special relativity, and he was a bright guy.

First figure out your partners, then figure out what ideas to pursue. The most important thing isn't the market you target, the product you develop or the financing, but the founding team.

Those fortunate enough to find or create a practical intersection of the three circles have the basis for a great work life.