Education isn't a magic pill. There is no magic pill. But the closest we have is practical expertise and relentless drive.

Only someone who already knows and likes you is likely to give you a good job with modest relevant experience.

Many psychotherapists believe laziness is usually just the symptom. That the real problem is fear of failure, fear of success, or fear of authority.

If you have an ability, you want to exercise it, not anesthetize it.

As a writer, you have control: You can play around with your own thoughts and when you find those insufficient, draw upon others': their wisdom, their humor, their failings.

Entrepreneurship may be the most under-taught subject.

A half-hour before bedtime, I remind myself that I now deserve to prepare myself for a good night's sleep. You can't focus on your work if you're sleep-deprived even if you have a fascinating job.