The sound of a small bell during a dark night, is louder than the din of traffic outside your window during rush hour. Surprise and differentiation have far more impact than noise does.

Viewing the web as a platform for generosity is very different than seeing an opportunity to turn it into an ATM machine.

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

Every voice doesn't matter--only the voices that move your idea forward, that make it better, that make you better, that make it more likely you will ship work that benefits your tribe.

Change isn't made by asking permission. Change is made by asking forgiveness, later.

Leadership is scarce because few people are willing to go through the discomfort required to lead.

The opportunity of a lifetime is to pick yourself. Quit waiting to get picked; quit waiting for someone to give you permission; quit waiting for someone to say you are officially qualified... and pick yourself.