The important stuff

Hard work and dedication are critical to execution. Remaining who you are at your core however, prevents you from committing some awful mistakes ... for the line between genius and insanity is thin.

Consider an example. Steve Jobs delivers revolutionary creations better than almost anyone. Imagine Steve without a moral compass. It becomes clear that he could accomplish some pretty terrible stuff without guidance and in a different environment/society/country. What should we take away? Make sure your porpoise. Get your head above the water and ask your-self which destination you want to head towards. Don't be afraid to have those vulnerable 'college' conversations about life ...

One thing that I have learned the hard way over these past two years is that once you've affirmed your destination make sure you tilt heavily in your dedication. Hard work accelerates learning exponentially. Don't be afraid to stop hoping and start believing.

So now I've argued both sides of the coin. One last tid-bit. Write thank you notes by hand. Its personal and it matters.