Doing something unimportant well does not make it important.
I think willpower is very valuable.
Slow down and remember this: Most things make no difference.
The way we measure productivity is flawed. People checking their BlackBerry over dinner is not the measure of productivity.
Converting your own passions into a job is the fastest method for eliminating any passion you once had.
Be bold and don't worry about what people think. They don't do it that often anyway.