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

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

Age doesn't matter. An open mind does.

I always point people to the article '1,000 True Fans' by Kevin Kelly. If you choose your thousand ideal customers or readers properly and find the single author blog that targets that audience, you never have to do any more marketing. You're done. That is a lesson that very few product developers and marketers have learned, and it's unfortunate.

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

The fishing is best where the fewest go and the collective insecurity of the world makes it easy for people to hit home runs while everyone is aiming for base hits.

It's amazing how someone's IQ seems to double as soon as you give them responsibility and indicate that you trust them.