Tom Schmidt

Men need to solve problems and feel like they are useful to their tribe. Taking that from successful people away is torture

If you want to get paid, find the contrast.

"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it. The same is true of any endeavor: if the solution you seek doesn't exist, create it."

If you want to achieve more, there is some relationship that can unlock better results. If you want to make a meaningful contribution, helping others is a great way to do it. If you simply want to be a little happier, life is often more fun when shared with someone.

Whatever you're trying to accomplish, relationships are probably the key to getting... See more

“Momentum is everything...Either you’re improving or regressing.”

I'm a big fan of the "GPS Theory" when you miss a turn, your GPS doesn't judge you, it recalculates. No matter how many detours you take, it finds another way forward. Life works like that too. You'll make mistakes, but your destination doesn't vanish. The route just changes.

Strong introductions followed a rhythm: the spark of the idea on top, stakes established within 150 words, a quick zoom out, then a thesis pointing forward. Abstraction worked best when grounded in detail. Endings didn’t recap what had come before; they reframed.

. When hiring, look for people with the right attitude. Skills can be taught. Attitude changes require a brain transplant.