We don't need to be taught to make art, but sometimes we need permission to do so. Following instructions is overrated.

The reason business writing is horrible is that people are afraid. Afraid to say what they mean, because they might be criticized for it. Afraid to be misunderstood, to be accused of saying what they didn't mean, because they might be criticized for it.

Fundamentalist is a person who considers whether a fact is acceptable to their faith before they explore it. As opposed to a curious person who explores first and then considers whether or not they want to accept the ramifications.

Be genuine. Be remarkable. Be worth connecting with.

Copy, not from your industry, from others. You have to go where there is no competition.

There are lots of good reasons to abandon a project. Having a little competition is not one of them.

The easiest way to thrive as an outlier is to avoid being one. At least among your most treasured peers. Surround yourself with people in at least as much of a hurry, at least as inquisitive, at least as focused as you are.