Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcome

You’ve got to get the fundamentals down, because otherwise the fancy stuff is not going to work.

When you’re screwing up and nobody says anything to you anymore, that means they’ve given up on you.

I mean, Shatner, was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn’t know, was perfectly willing to admit it,and didn’t want to leave until he understood. That’s heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude.

The brick walls are there for a reason. They’re not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something.

Automobiles are there to get you from point A to point B. They are utilitarian devices, not expressions of social status.

Time must be explicitly managed, like money.

You can always change your plan, but only if you have one.I’m a big believer in to-do lists. It helps us break life into small steps.

Ask yourself: Are you spending your time on the right things?

Luck is indeed where preparation meets opportunity.