Creativity is, quite simply, a genuine interest combined with initiative.

The vision of extraordinary achievement is,by definition, a few steps beyond consensus and conventional logic

It's only by saying no that you can concentrate on the things that really matter.

Share ownership of your ideas. The more people who lie awake in bed thinking about your idea, the better.

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.

Self-leadership is about awareness, tolerance , and not letting your own natural tendencies limit your potential.

Most ideas are born and lost in isolation.