In nearly every case, trying to lead everyone results in leading no one in particular.

When you set down the path to create art, whatever sort of art it is, understand that the path is neither short not easy. That means you must determine if the route is worth the effort. If it's not, dream bigger.

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

You can raise the bar or you can wait for others to raise it, but it's getting raised regardless.

Anticipated, personal, and relevant advertising always does better than unsolicited junk.

If you treat your employees like mushrooms (keep them in the dark and regularly throw crap on them), it's entirely likely you will get precisely the work you deserve in return.

Do the emotional labor of working on things that others fear.