Instead of waiting for perfection, run with what you've got, and fix it as you go.

Be your own worst critic. When things go wrong it's tempting to shift the blame. Don't. Accept responsibility. People will appreciate it, and you will find out what you're capable of.

Do not seek praise. Seek criticism.

Advertising gets such a bashing from the world. At parties you are always asked, 'Aren't you just selling people things they don't want?

Have you noticed that the cleverest people at school are often not the ones who succeed in life?

Be unfashionable. Take risks.

Life's all about 'me' anyway