“It’s a choice, writing is. One that belongs to you and me. We get to choose it (or not) every single day. So whether or not the world hears your message — whether you leave the impact you were born to make — is entirely up to you.”

“Write something that’s worth fighting over. Because that’s how you change things. That’s how you create art.”

“If you're "one in a million", and the world is full of seven billion people, that means there are seven thousand people just like you.”

“This is the secret to mastering any discipline: as you conquer one, you'll find it easier to tackle another.”

“If you're going to fall out of love with public approval, something interesting will happen: people will be deeply attracted to your work.”

“Serving people is the best way to earn influence.”

“Why do so many people start their messages with, "It's me"? Of course it is you. We all know that. But who the hell ARE you?”