Follow your passions, believe in karma, and you won't have to chase your dreams, they will come to you.

I know you're smart. But everyone here is smart. Smart isn't enough. The kind of people I want on my research team are those who will help everyone feel happy to be here.

The person who failed often knows how to avoid future failures. The person who knows only success can be more oblivious to all the pitfalls.

Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.

Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.

Take Time Out. It's not a real vacation if you're reading email or calling in for messages.

Brick walls are there for reason. And once you get over them-- even if someone has practically had to throw you over-- it can be helpful to others to tell them how you did it.