“If parents want “success stories” to share at gatherings they should provide themselves with those, and they should not use their children for that purpose.”

“It’s not about the amount of time you put in, it is the way you spend the time on the work you need to get done. Saying that you worked ten hours on something that went nowhere is not really anything to brag about.”

“Bravado may stir the crowd, but courage needs no audience.”

“After awhile you realize that putting your actions where your mouth is makes you less likely to have to put your money where your mouth is.”

“The biggest challenge after success is shutting up about it.”