The most important skill for a computer scientist is problem solving. The ability to formulate problems, think creatively about solutions, and express a solution clearly and accurately.
"There are better starters than me but I'm a strong finisher."
"I decided as long as I'm going to hell, I might as well do it thoroughly."
The companies that will thrive are those that can combine scale with agility.
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.
The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.