Most things are harder in practice than they are in theory. Sometimes this is because we’re overconfident. More often it’s because we’re not good at identifying what the price of success is, which prevents us from being able to pay it.

My erotic delights with my special someone weave every veil in my life.” - Rumi

The smallest of implementations is always worth more than the grandest of intentions.

Impaired empathy is a central characteristic of emotionally immature people, as is avoidance of emotional sharing and intimacy. Being out of touch with their own deeper feelings, they’re strikingly blind to how they make other people feel.

Always ask yourself, “Will this feedback really be helpful to this person, or does it just fulfill my own need to set this person straight?” If there’ s any anger inside you, it’s probably not the time or the place to give feedback.

Power as a Motive: Worries aside, many people seek power because it is a strong motivational force.

Reality has its own power—you can turn your back on it, but it will find you in the end, and your inability to cope with it will be your ruin.

The MVP is that version of the product that enables a full turn of the Build-Measure-Learn loop with a minimum amount of effort and the least amount of development time.

Triggers: People tend to talk about whatever’s at the top of their minds. Create effective triggers that meet 3 criteria: (i) Frequency, (ii) Relevance, and (iii) Context.

Focus on your own journey and ignore those who want you to lead a different life.