Being a leader requires Independent, unique: “Leaders learn from others, but not created by others”.

Our society needs the creativity and vision of entrepreneurs more than ever. In fact, it is precisely because these are such precious resources that we cannot afford to waste them.

Building safety isn’t the kind of skill you can learn in a robotic, paint-by-numbers sort of way. It’s a fluid, improvisational skill. It requires you to recognize patterns, react quickly, and deliver the right signal at the right time.

If you want to get the best results, make sure you practice what you preach.

Religion doesn’t produce as many truly good people, like Wes, as you’d think it would. Religious people talk so much about holiness and goodness and love, you’d think they would be more virtuous than atheists and agnostics.

Never invest in any company before you’ve done the homework on the company’s earnings prospects, financial condition, competitive position, plans for expansion, and so forth.

Layoffs destroy morale of the employees which are left. Unless they are done right.

Investing scared will prevent hubris; will keep your guard up and your mental adrenaline flowing.

In spiritual community, people participate in dialogue: They share without manipulation, they listen without prejudice, they decide without self-interest.

Companies are definitely staying private longer, resulting in more of the appreciation of startups going to those investors in the private markets, at the expense of those in the public markets.