You actually don't want people thinking your product is cool, because then you're a fad.

I suffer from the delusion that every product of my imagination is not only possible, but always on the cusp of becoming real.

You want your coach's blessing.

I had a desire to prove to myself that I was actually in control - that I wasn't a puppet.

Running a start-up is like eating glass. You just start to like the taste of your own blood.

So get accomplished what you want to get accomplished in your life. And in the intervals, do what you can to help other people.