Go ahead and make something for the elites. Not the elites of class or wealth, but the elites of curiosity, passion and taste. Every great thing ever created was created by and for this group.

You don't have enough time to be both unhappy & mediocre. It's not just pointless; it's painful.

You gain converts by winning at something the existing provider didn't think was so important.

The danger of the Web is that you can go from idea to public announcement in under ten minutes.

No, everything is not going to be okay. It never is. It isn't okay now. Change, by definition, changes things

Art is never defect-free. Things that are remarkable never meet spec, because that would make them standardized, not worth talking about.

Embracing the fear of freedom, deciding to determine your own path, this is the work of a grownup.