Self sufficiency appears to be a worthy goal, but it's now impossible if you want to actually get anything done. All our productivity, leverage and insight comes from being part of a community, not apart from it. The goal, I think, is to figure out how to become more dependent, not less.

I think if you're remarkable, amazing or just plain spectacular, you probably shouldn't have a resume at all.

Just imagine how much you'd get done if you stopped actively sabotaging your own work.

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.

Human beings, thanks to culture and genetics, are inclined to be pessimistic, fearful, skeptical and believers in conspiracy theories. We also don't like change.

The only thing all successful people have in common is that they're successful, so don't waste your time copying "the successful strategies" of others.

If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.