I see things differently when I'm focused on opening doors for other people, and more often than not, my doors are opened as well.

The application process changes the list of who applies. Your applicants reflect your methods.

It's almost impossible to have fun playing ping pong with someone who doesn't care, won't try or isn't any good.

Art is frightening. Art isn't pretty. Art isn't painting. Art isn't something you hang on the wall. Art is what we do when we're truly alive. An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artist takes it (all of it, the work, the process, the feedback from those we seek to connect with) personally.

One bad review doesn't ruin my day because I realize what a badge of honor it is to get a bit of criticism at all.

Anxiety is experiencing failure in advance. Tell yourself enough vivid stories about the worst possible outcome of your work and you'll soon come to believe them. Worry is not preparation, and anxiety doesn't make you better.

People watch what you do more than listen to what you say.