I used to be stupid but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees.

We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far.

Dilbert: I'm obsessed with inventing a perpetual motion machine. Most scientists think it's impossible, but I have something they don't. Dogbert: A lot of spare time? Dilbert: Exactly.

I can't memorize names and shake hands at the same time.

When you hire that first person, then you're a boss. You've got performance reviews. You've got complaints about not making enough money. You've got people who are just going to sell your story to the tabloids.

In the future, it will become increasingly obvious that your competitors are just as clueless as you are.

Priority-wise, it simply makes sense to take care of yourself before you start searching for a higher meaning. You aren't much good to anyone else if you're unhealthy, a financial burden, or an emotional basket case. Fix yourself before you turn outward. It's best for everyone.