Things I've learned thus far

Rules prevent disaster. They also ensure mediocrity.  –Barry Schwartz

Really smart people can say some really dumb shit. Dumb people can say some really smart shit.

It’s easy to get angry, but it’s better to get smart.

The most important skill any human can have is the ability to find the meaning in what others are trying to say.

It’s not about who does it first, it’s about who does it the best.

Learn to smile even when it's the last thing you want to do.

The second most important skill to have is the ability to force yourself into uncomfortable situations.

You can’t change a person. The only thing you can do is change the way you interact and respond to them.

Reading is great, but the only way to truly understand something is to experience it. The more you experience, the more you understand. 

There will always be someone smarter and more talented than you. Seek them out and keep them in your company.

There are enough hours in the day. You just have to make sure you’re not wasting them.

Talent is meaningless without a strong work ethic. If you have both there’s nothing you can't do.

Failure is way too underrated.

You don’t always need to respond right away.

Trust your gut. Just be aware that it’s not always right.

If you don’t force yourself to change the way you do things you’ll never know any better.

Macro simplicity. Micro complexity.

Read before you think. Think before you speak.

Perception is reality.

There's more to doing good work than just doing good work.