Stay self-funded as long as possible.

In the modern world of business, it is useless to be a creative, original thinker unless you can also sell what you create.

Even if you don’t have the perfect idea to begin with, you can likely adapt.

The difference between a boss and a leader: a boss says, ‘Go!’ -a leader says, ‘Let’s go!’.

Nothing will work unless you do.

There is only one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.

Make your team feel respected, empowered and genuinely excited about the company’s mission.

A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.

Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.

It takes humility to realize that we don’t know everything, not to rest on our laurels and know that we must keep learning and observing. If we don’t, we can be sure some startup will be there to take our place.

Success is simply a matter of luck. Ask any failure.

If you think that you are going to love something, give it a try. You’re going to kick yourself in the butt for the rest of your life if you don’t.

One can get anything if he is willing to help enough others get what they want.

If you start with nothing and end up with nothing, there’s nothing lost.

Example is not the main thing in influencing other people; it’s the only thing.

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.