No matter how bad things are, you can always make things worse. At the same time, it is often within your power to make them better
Randy PauschThroughout my academic career, I'd given some pretty good talks. But being considered the best speaker in the computer science department is like being known as the tallest of the Seven Dwarfs.
Randy PauschBe good at something. It makes you valuable. Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcome.
Randy Pausch