Kevin Kelly Quotes

To be content, try to do something useless every single day.

The aim of swarm power is superior performance in a turbulent environment.

If you are not embarrassed by your past self, you have probably not grown up yet.

The only productive way to answer “What should I do now?” is to first tackle the question of “Who should I become?”

Life never falls, but never gets out of falling. It is poised in a persistent state of almost-fell.

You see only 2% of another person and they see only 2% of you. Attune yourself to the hidden 98%.

A balcony or porch needs to be at least 6 feet (2 meters) deep or it won’t be used.

In matters of the heart, one moment of patience can save you years of regret.

Let someone know you remembered their name and they won’t ever forget yours. To help remember their name, repeat it on first hearing.

The internet is less a creation dictated by economics than one dictated by sharing gifts.

Trust me: There is no “them.”

Recipe for greatness: Become just a teeny bit better than you were last year. Repeat every year.

If you repeated what you did today 365 more times, will you be where you want to be next year?

Try hard to solicit constructive criticism early. You want to hear what’s not working as soon as possible. When it is finished you can’t improve it.

The best way to advise young people is to find out what they really want to do and then advise them to do it.