If someone's criticism is completely unfounded on data, then I don't want to hear it. It doesn't hold up to scrutiny.

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

If you take a strong stance and have a clear opinion or statement on any subject online, you're going to polarize people. And without that polarity, there's no discussion. Discussion is what I want, which means that I'm fine with the consequences.

Slow down and remember this: Most things make no difference.

I value self-discipline, but creating systems that make it next to impossible to misbehave is more reliable than self-control.

Life is too short to be small.

If everyone is defining a problem or solving it one way and the results are subpar, this is the time to ask, What if I did the opposite? Don't follow a model that doesn't work. If the recipe sucks, it doesn't matter how good a cook you are.