Email is not going to disappear. Possibly ever. Until the robots kill us all.

Many people with jobs have a fantasy about all the amazing things they would do if they didn't need to work. In reality, if they had the drive and commitment to do actually do those things, they wouldn't let a job get in the way.

I like writing code. I like building product. I like making things that people like.

Honestly, I was pretty sure AltaVista was going to destroy Google

Pick three key attributes or features, get those things very, very right, and then forget about everything else… By focusing on only a few core features in the first version, you are forced to find the true essence and value of the product.

The intrinsic path to success is to focus on being the person that you are, and put all of your energy and drive into being the best possible version of yourself.

Consider spending less time talking, and more time prototyping, especially if you're not very good at talking.