Surprise and differentiation have far more impact than noise does.

When in doubt, tell yourself the truth.

One reason people who spend a lot of time thinking about and working on a problem or a craft seem to find breakthroughs more often than everyone else is that they've failed more often than everyone else.

Getting picked is fine if it happens to you. But it's not a plan. It's a version of waiting and hoping.

Just about every great, brave or beautiful thing in our culture was created by someone who didn't do it for money.

Writing a book is a tremendous experience. It pays off intellectually. It clarifies your thinking. It builds credibility. It is a living engine of marketing and idea spreading, working every day to deliver your message with authority. You should write one.

You can game the social media in the short run, but not for long.