All great inventions emerge from a long sequence of small sparks; the first idea often isn’t all that good, but thanks to collaboration it later sparks another idea, or it’s reinterpreted in an unexpected way. Collaboration brings small sparks together to generate breakthrough innovation.

When the next step is unclear, the best way to figure it out is to take action. Constant motion is the key to execution.

You cannot ignore or completely escape the deeply ingrained short-term reward system within you. But you can become aware of what really motivates you and then tweak your incentives to sustain your long-term pursuits.

The young and the ambitious share a common risk: appearing naive.

To envision what will be, you must remove yourself from the constant concern for what already is.

Success Corrupts and Limits Potential as Soon as You Start to Think You Could Do It Alone.

All great inventions emerge from a long sequence of small sparks; the first idea often isn’t all that good, but thanks to collaboration it later sparks another idea, or it’s reinterpreted in an unexpected way. Collaboration brings small sparks together to generate breakthrough innovation.