The question is not Will you succeed? but rather, Will you matter?

Great projects, like great careers and relationships that last, are gardens. They are tended, they shift, they grow. They endure over time, gaining a personality and reflecting their environment. When something dies or fades away, we prune, replant and grow again.

A symptom of the revolution: When we state something is impossible in theory, but then change our minds when we discover that it is possible in practice.

Self sufficiency appears to be a worthy goal, but it's now impossible if you want to actually get anything done. All our productivity, leverage and insight comes from being part of a community, not apart from it. The goal, I think, is to figure out how to become more dependent, not less.

Saying 'no' or even 'stop' is the hallmark of the professional you want on your team.

It might be bold to put your work into the world unadorned, but it's probably ineffective.

Why do we value leadership, connection and grace? Because it's scarce, and that scacity creates value.