Saying 'no' or even 'stop' is the hallmark of the professional you want on your team.

Dreams are difficult to build and easy to destroy.

... outsiders are way more likely to approach your organization with fabulous projects if they think they're likely to both get a good reception and succeed when they get to market.

The world doesn't owe you a living, but just when you needed it, a door was opened for you to make a difference.

Success brings with it the fear of blowing it. With more to lose, there's more pressure not to lose it.

If I fail more than you do, I win.

Excellence isn’t about working extra hard to do what you’re told. It’s about taking the initiative to do work you decide is worth doing.