I just know who I am and what's comfortable for me and I don't personally do things in life because others do it or because that's what society tells me I should do.

Everything is personal.

A lot of things in history are timing, and it's very peculiar because in retrospect things [and] people can look more brilliant or necessary than they actually were.

You're not going to be persistent and tenacious enough if you don't love what you're doing. If it's not something that excites you, that appeals to you deep down inside.

Mastery is not a question of genetics of luck, but of following your natural inclinations and the deep desires that stirs you from within.

I think the homeless thing is very interesting and I think is an incredible exercise.

Your college education is a key moment in life.