No, the only way to know what people think is to watch what they do, not what they say. Do they come back for more? Do you cause them to change their behavior? Can you make them smile?

More and more people now have jobs that require them to confront the risk of appearing stupid on a regular basis.

When kids grow up wanting to be you, you matter.

I think if you're remarkable, amazing or just plain spectacular, you probably shouldn't have a resume at all.

If you have a book to write, write it. If you want to record an album, record it. No need to wait for someone in a cubicle halfway across the country to decide if you're worthy.

A big part of doing your work is defending your time and your attention so you can do your work.

The myth that the CEO is going to discover you and nurture you and ask you to join her for lunch is just that, a Hollywood myth.