To become an academic expert takes years of studying. Academic experts are experts in how and what others have done. They use case studies and observation to understand a subject.

A true friend is someone with whom protocol is no longer necessary.

If everything goes right, we get a good experience. If everything goes wrong, we get a good story.

Ideas are like dreams; they will disappear unless we record them. Write a book, a blog, build a company, anything that makes the ideas real.

Champions are not the ones who always win races - champions are the ones who get out there and try. And try harder the next time. And even harder the next time. 'Champion' is a state of mind. They are devoted. They compete to best themselves as much if not more than they compete to best others. Champions are not just athletes.

What good is it to have a belly if there's no fire in it? Wake up, drink your passion, light a match and get to work.

I'm building on purpose. I'm building that tipping point. I'm building that law of diffusion of innovation.