Think big. Start small.

The biggest takeaway for anyone seeking to write is this: don't go looking for the way other authors do their work. You won't find many who are consistent enough to copy, and there are enough variations in approach that it's obvious that it's not like hitting home runs or swinging a golf club. There isn't a standard approach, there's only what works for you (and what doesn't).

Art is never defect-free. Things that are remarkable never meet spec, because that would make them standardized, not worth talking about.

I'm not a psychopath-I'm wearing a tie!

Competent people are the most resistant to change

A bully is playing a game, one that he or she enjoys and needs. You're welcome to play this game if it makes you happy, but for most people, it will make you miserable.

When we think about what might go wrong, we're more likely to design something that goes right.