To have an uncommon lifestyle, you need to develop the uncommon habit of making decisions, both for yourself and for others.

With a decrease in the number of pirates, there has been an increase in global warming over the same period. Therefore, global warming is caused by a lack of pirates. Even more compelling: Somalia has the highest number of Pirates AND the lowest Carbon emissions of any country. Coincidence?

Being able to quit things that don't work is integral to being a winner

I'm not a fan of idleness, except in small doses.

A recession is very bad for publicly traded companies, but it's the best time for startups. When you have massive layoffs, there's more competition for available jobs, which means that an entrepreneur can hire freelancers at a lower cost.

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

The book is first and foremost something I made for myself.