Faced with the opportunity to become the category of one, we almost always hesitate, almost always compromise, almost always dumb it down to play it a little bit safer

When we intentionally seek out the difficult tasks, we're much more likely to actually create value.

How do I dance with the fear? Fear is not the enemy. Paralysis is the enemy.

If you love writing or making music or blogging or any sort of performing art, then do it. Do it with everything you've got. Just don't plan on using it as a shortcut to making a living.

One key to moving forward is knowing what to leave behind.

Before you promise to change the world, it makes sense to do the hard work of changing your neighborhood.

The mistake so many marketers make is that they conjoin the urgency of making another sale with the timing to earn the right to make that sale. In other words, you must build trust before you need it. Building trust right when you want to make a sale is just too late.