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.

Seemingly unrelated [things] that are in fact really related, that's the stuff I like to talk about. Like dancing, language learning, swimming, three-pointers.

The question you should be asking isn't, "What do I want?" or "What are my goals?" but "What would excite me?

It's not enough to have the right answers. You have to have the right questions.

Being selective-doing less-is the path of the productive. Focus on the important few and ignore the rest.

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

Slowing down doesn't mean accomplishing less; it means cutting out counterproductive distractions and the perception of being rushed.