The only path to amazing runs directly through not-yet-amazing

Selling to people who actually want to hear from you is more effective than interrupting strangers who don't.

I think "creativity" is better described as failing repeatedly until you get something right.

Be personal. Be relevant. Be specific.

People get good gigs because they stand up....You don't get picked. Reject the tyranny of picked. Pick yourself.

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

As creators, our pursuit of perfection might be misguided, particularly if it comes at the expense of the things that matter.