Anybody can get chewed out. It's the rare person who says, oh my god, you were right. As opposed to, no wait, the reason is... We've all heard that

Remember how quickly our field [computer science] changes. That's why you want to focus on learning things that don't change: how to work well with other people, how to carefully assess a client's real - as opposed to perceived - needs, and things like that.

If I was able to tell my story with the passion I felt, my lecture might help others find a path to fulfilling their own dreams.

It's very important to know when you're in a pissing match. And it's very important to get out of it as quickly as possible.

It's easy to be smart when you are parodying smart people.

Advice is very easy to give, and even easier not to follow, so I don't fool with it.

Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.