Seth Godin

If you’re remarkable, it’s likely that some people won’t
like you. That’s part of the definition of remarkable.
Nobody gets unanimous praise–ever. The best the timid
can hope for is to be unnoticed. Criticism comes to those
who stand out.

Leaders who set out to give are more productive than leaders who seek to get.

Generosity generates income. This works whether you are selling paintings or innovation or a service. Linus

Passion is caring enough about your art that you will do almost anything to give it away, to make it a gift, to change people.