If you’re going to have childhood dreams you should have great parents who let you pursue them and express your creativity

Its important to have specific dreams. Dream Big. Dream without fear.

The size of your audience doesn't matter. What's important is that your audience is listening.

You can always change you plan, but only if you have one.

I was hugely impressed... was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn't know, was perfectly willing to admit it, and didn't want to leave until he understood. That's heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude.

Be good at something. It makes you valuable. Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcome.

Give yourself permission to dream. Fuel your kids' dreams too. Once in a while, that might even mean letting them stay up past their bedtimes.