Apologies are not pass/fail.

No job should, be beneath us. And if you can't(or won't) sort mail, Where is the proof that you can do anything?

Proper apologies have three parts: 1) What I did was wrong. 2) I feel badly that I hurt you. 3) How do I make this better?

Engineering isn't about perfect solutions; it's about doing the best you can with limited resources.

A lot of people want a shortcut. I find the best shortcut is the long way, which is basically two words: work hard.

You just have to decide if you're a Tigger or an Eeyore.

If you want something bad enough, never give up (and take a boost when offered).