Nothing can match the wonderment that comes from staring up into the star-filled canopy above and realizing that you are a part of that creation.

The only rules and limits are those we set for ourselves

To enjoy life, you don't need fancy nonsense, but you do need to control your time and realize that most things just aren't as serious as you make them out to be.

People frequently fail when they try to do everything at once. They approach a massive project and quickly get discouraged. Taking small, but high-value steps takes less time, and you learn more in the long run.

The commonsense rules of the "real world" are a fragile collection of socially reinforced illusions.

I think about willpower almost never. I realize for myself, trying to be more disciplined is pretty nebulous and it's often a slippery target. For me, I've just thought about incentives.

Avoid results-by volume approach, instead focus on few critically important but uncomfortable actions.