Always take the initiative. There is nothing wrong with spending a night in a jail cell if it means getting the shot you need. Send out all your dogs and one might return with prey. Beware of the cliché. Never wallow in your troubles; despair must be kept private and brief. Learn to live with your mistakes. Study the law and scrutinise contracts.

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The clock starts the moment you know.

Money is a byproduct, not a motivation.

No job is below you.

If you want responsibility, take it.

Don’t run from confrontation.

If you don’t get what you want, be prepared to walk away.

The best way to learn is to start something, where each step teaches you every task.

Instinct beats algorithms.

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Don’t be afraid to be an idealist. There is much to be said for our responsibility as creators and consumers of that constant dynamic interaction we call culture — which side of the fault line between catering and creating are we to stand on? The commercial enterprise is conditioning us to believe that the road to success is paved with catering to... See more