Personal branding is about managing your name - even if you don't own a business - in a world of misinformation, disinformation, and semi-permanent Google records. Going on a date? Chances are that your "blind" date has Googled your name. Going to a job interview? Ditto.

Simplicity requires ruthlessness.

Luxury, to me, is not owning a lot of stuff. Luxury, to me, is feeling unrushed.

Learn the art of the pitch and of messaging.

People really do think they have to choose between high stress and high reward jobs, and low stress and low reward jobs.

I think willpower is very valuable.

Exercise is overrated.