I grew up Jewish. I am Jewish. I went to an Episcopal high school. I went to a Baptist college. I've taken every comparative-religion course that was available. God? I have no idea.
In every business, in every industry, management does matter.
You either play by the rules, change the rules, or get out, altogether.
Recovering from failure is often easier than building from success.
If you're really good, you should express yourself...a lot.
I find that, once you get into a position where you can afford a pair of shoes and a decent level of living, success in itself is empty.