There are certain things I will automate, but when it comes to quality control, I want to keep a very close eye.

After decades of hauling telescopes around in the back of vans and going up to high altitude locations and so forth, I did finally build an observatory, here on Sonoma mountain.

If it's important to you and you want to do it 'eventually', just do it and correct course along the way.

What's the worst that could happen?

One can steal ideas, but no one can steal execution or passion.

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.

I really feel like knife skills - not just in the kitchen, but in life - are really critical.