Most people have bosses who hire them to fill a slot in the work chart and to do what they are told. And most people who are doing what they are told feel safe; it feels reliable.

Writing a book is a tremendous experience. It pays off intellectually. It clarifies your thinking. It builds credibility. It is a living engine of marketing and idea spreading, working every day to deliver your message with authority. You should write one.

Teaching young people to sell is a priceless gift.

Dreamers don't have special genes. They find circumstances that amplify their dreams.

The job is not your work; what you do with your heart and soul is the work.

The art of good decision making is looking forward to and celebrating the tradeoffs, not pretending they don't exist.

Without people pushing against your quest to do something worth talking about, it's unlikely to be worth the journey. Persist.