Every cop will tell you that their real job is being a social worker. That's what they do all day. The large majority of police officers in this country never even draw their gun, let alone fire it. They do conflict resolution, right? And if that's their job, why do they need to look like they're an occupying force?

The world is not a meritocracy, as much as we may like to pretend that it is. And we have a long way to go before we really reward people based on their own merit.

Acquaintances represent a source of social power, and the more acquaintances you have the more powerful you are.

I have a new way of doing things, and I don’t care if you think I’m crazy.

Bad improvisers block action, often with a high degree of skill. Good improvisers develop action.

the 10,000hr rule is a definite key in success

We need to be clear when we venerate entrepreneurs what we are venerating.They are not moral leaders. If they were moral leaders, they wouldn't be great businessmen.