rob hardy

“If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule – never lie to yourself.”

—Paulo Coelho

“Life is complicated. It’s filled with nuance. It’s unsatisfying. If I believe in anything, it is doubt. The root cause of all life’s problems is looking for a simple fucking answer.”

—Anthony Bourdain

A brand is always answering two questions. The first one internally facing: What do we believe? The second, externally: How do we behave? You must remain authentic to yourself, your core values, and what you stand for. If you’re not, people will sniff you out. But your brand must maintain cultural congruence — remaining relevant to the times,... See more

"Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; re-made all the time, made new."

(Ursula K. Le Guin)

I do not require ideal conditions to do exceptional work

I love the quote from author Kent Nerburn that, “Debt defines your future, and when your future is defined, hope begins to die.

One is a great deal less anxious if one feels perfectly free to be anxious, and the same may be said of guilt.