Why do we value leadership, connection and grace? Because it's scarce, and that scacity creates value.

I have something to say. I know how to do something. I’m doing it. If you want me to do it with you, raise your hand.

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.

Are you copying others? People won't pay extra for that. You won't be followed for that.

A brilliant author or businesswoman or senator or software engineer is brilliant only in tiny bursts. The rest of the time, they’re doing work that most any trained person could do.

We notice what we choose to notice.

The art, the new, the ability to connect the dots and to make an impact - sooner or later, that can only come from one who creates, not from a teacher and not from a book.