If you look at the purported dangers of salt or fat, there is no consensus of support in scientific literature. So I would ask first: 'Is it possible to have an informed government that actually follows the science?' From what I've seen, it's not likely.

I didn't even like white wine. Then I tasted it and bought a case. It was the first case of any wine I'd ever bought.

I'll repeat something you might consider tattooing on your forehead: What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.

To make a bestseller, there are more customers than just your customers: Selling to the end-user is just one piece of the puzzle. In my case, I needed to first sell myself to the publisher to get marketing support and national retail distribution.

There are two components that are fundamental to enjoy life and feel good about yourself: continual learning and service.

The reason I was successful in launching my first book with bloggers is this: I assumed that I should spend as much time on a blogger with a million-person readership as I would pitching an editor of a publication with a million person subscription-base.

Happiness has a very short half-life.