An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artist takes it personally.

You can be right or you can have empathy. You can't do both.

Quality is not an absolute measure. It doesn't mean 'deluxeness' or 'perfection'. It means keeping the promise the customer wants you to make.

Saying 'no' or even 'stop' is the hallmark of the professional you want on your team.

Our job is obvious: we need to get out of the way, shine a light, and empower a new generation to teach itself and to go further and faster than any generation ever has.

If you hear my idea but don't believe it, that's not your fault; it's mine. If you see my new product but don't buy it, that's my failure, not yours. If you attend my presentation and you're bored, that's my fault too.

If you're not willing to face the abyss of choice, you will almost certainly not spend enough time dancing with opportunity.