The most successful givers aren’t doing it because they’re being told to. They do it because doing it is fun. It gives them joy.

We're better in the rearview mirror than we are at predicting - 'cause you're never going to be right every time. You can handicap it. You can point to certain elements that make it work, and many of those elements come straight out of epidemiology, right?

Viewing the web as a platform for generosity is very different than seeing an opportunity to turn it into an ATM machine.

Criticism comes to those who stand out.

The instinct to produce great work doesn't require a fancy notebook.

The key to getting a reputation for being brilliant is actually being brilliant, not just acting like you are.

You're competing against people in a state of flow, people who are truly committed, people who care deeply about the outcome. You can't merely wing it and expect to keep up with them. Setting aside all the safety valves and pleasant distractions is the first way to send yourself the message that you're playing for keeps