No is the foundation that we can build our yes on.

Perhaps marketing is about to transition to a new kind of profession, one that requires insight, dedication and smarts.

It's rare to find a consistently creative or insightful person who is also an angry person. They can't occupy the same space, and if your anger moves in, generosity and creativity often move out. It's difficult to use revenge or animus to fuel great work.

It's uncomfortable to challenge the status quo.

If there's time for an emergency, why isn't there time for brilliance, generosity or learning?

Saying no to loud people gives you the resources to say yes to important opportunities.

The secret to being wrong isn't to avoid being wrong! The secret is being willing to be wrong. The secret is realizing that wrong isn't fatal.