I was trying to put myself in a bottle that would one day wash up on the beach for my children. If I were a painter, I would have painted for them. If I were a musician, I would have composed music. But I am a lecturer. So I lectured.

Never lose the childlike wonder. Show gratitude... Don't complain; just work harder... Never give up.

Wait long enough and people will surprise and impress. When you're pissed off at someone and you're angry at them, you just haven't given them enough time. Just give them a little more time and they almost always will impress you.

I was trying to put myself in a bottle that would one day wash up on the beach for my children. If I were a painter, I would have painted for them. If I were a musician, I would have composed music. But I am a lecturer. So I lectured.

Time must be explicitly managed, like money.

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

Earnestness is highly underestimated. It comes from the core, while hip is trying to impress you on the surface.