I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a bunch of very smart people, and I had a brilliant boss that I much admired. I went to my boss and told him I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park, listened carefully to me, and finally said, "That sounds like a really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didn't already have a good job." That logic made some sense to me, and he convinced me to think about it for 48 hours before making a final decision. Seen in that light, it really was a difficult choice, but ultimately, I decided I had to give it a shot. I didn't think I'd regret trying and failing. And I suspected I would always be haunted by a decision to not try at all. After much consideration, I took the less safe path to follow my passion, and I'm proud of that choice.
"There is no substitute for books in the life of a child."
如果技术不能赋能于人,它就毫无意义。
The best leaders are those who listen, learn, and then lead.
过去从未死去,它甚至从未过去。
Climate change has turned every forester into a climate scientist whether they like it or not.
I'm not perfect, but I'm trying my best.