Go ahead and act as if your decisions are temporary. Because they are. Be bold, make mistakes, learn a lesson, and fix what doesn't work. No sweat, no need to hyperventilate.

In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is a failure. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.

You don't make art after you become an artist. You become an artist by ceaselessly making art.

Don't find customers for your products, find products for your customers.

Sometimes, we're so focused on being consistent that we also lower the bar on amazing. After all, the thinking goes, if we can't be amazing all the time, better to reset the expectation to merely good. Which robs us of the ability to (sometimes) be amazing.

We don't need to be taught to make art, but sometimes we need permission to do so. Following instructions is overrated.

Habits are more powerful than fears.