More process, less innovation. More operations, less innovation. More management, less innovation. More entrepreneurs, more innovation.

Defending mediocrity is exhausting.

I've found that giving gifts is transformative. It makes me better. It clarifies my thinking and allows me to do better work.

Everyone will think it's stupid!" "Everyone says it's impossible." Guess what? Everyone works in the balloon factory and everyone is wrong.

In nearly every case, trying to lead everyone results in leading no one in particular.

Art is frightening. Art isn't pretty. Art isn't painting. Art isn't something you hang on the wall. Art is what we do when we're truly alive. An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artist takes it (all of it, the work, the process, the feedback from those we seek to connect with) personally.

Part of leadership (a big part of it actually) is the ability to stick with the dream for a long time.